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ZIP Code 02874
Kingston, RI, Washington County
Population
6,379
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
410
City
Kingston
ZIP 02874 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02874 at a glance
- ZIP 02874 (Kingston) is 62% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $159,861 a year, 82% more than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $713,700 (77% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,774 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02874
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02874, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,861
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$713,700
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,774/mo
Homeownership
91.6%
Bachelor's or higher
70.3%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
25.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
108
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
428
$26M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.56M
164 loans
Campaign donations
$91.03K
55% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02874, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,354
6.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 20°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02874, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes near 02874
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02881Kingston | 4 mi | 3.4 |
| 02835Newport | 4.9 mi | 9.4 |
| 02852Kingston | 4.9 mi | 30.8 |
| 02822Kingston | 5.4 mi | 54.4 |
| 02882Narragansett Pier | 6 mi | 12.8 |
| 02892Carolina | 7.1 mi | 27.2 |
| 02879Kingston | 7.2 mi | 39.5 |
| 02841Newport | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| 02840Newport | 8.7 mi | 7.3 |
| 02818Warwick | 8.8 mi | 21.2 |
| 02836Carolina | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| 02875Carolina | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02874?
- ZIP code 02874 is in Kingston, RI (Washington County).
- What county is ZIP code 02874 in?
- ZIP code 02874 is mostly in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02874?
- About 6,379 people live in the 02874 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.