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ZIP Code 02888
Warwick, RI, Kent County
Population
19,134
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,245
City
Warwick
ZIP 02888 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02888 at a glance
- ZIP 02888 (Warwick) is about 3 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,867, 5% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,000 (13% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,271 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02888
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02888, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,867
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$350,000
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,271/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
671
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
7,556
$427M annual payroll
PPP loans
$76.83M
681 loans
Campaign donations
$77.51K
35% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02888, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
579
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
1,165
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02888, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 02888
ZIP codes near 02888
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02910Cranston | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
| 02905Cranston | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
| 02920Cranston | 3.1 mi | 8.9 |
| 02907Providence | 3.2 mi | 2.2 |
| 02889Warwick | 3.5 mi | 8.5 |
| 02915East Providence | 3.8 mi | 5.5 |
| 02886Warwick | 4.2 mi | 15.8 |
| 02903Providence | 4.6 mi | 1.7 |
| 02914East Providence | 4.9 mi | 4.9 |
| 02806East Providence | 4.9 mi | 8.2 |
| 02912Providence | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 02909Providence | 5.3 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02888?
- ZIP code 02888 is in Warwick, RI (Kent County).
- What county is ZIP code 02888 in?
- ZIP code 02888 is mostly in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02888?
- About 19,134 people live in the 02888 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.