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ZIP Code 02891
Westerly, RI, Washington County
Population
21,587
Land area
26.3sq mi
People per sq mi
821
City
Westerly
ZIP 02891 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02891 at a glance
- The median household income is $97,110, 11% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,000 (16% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,266 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02891
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02891, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,110
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$470,000
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,266/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
23.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
740
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
7,587
$429M annual payroll
PPP loans
$61.28M
809 loans
Campaign donations
$114K
37% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02891, 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
82° / 25°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02891, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 02891
ZIP codes near 02891
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02808Bradford | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| 06379Pawcatuck | 3.8 mi | 12.2 |
| 02804Ashaway | 5.3 mi | 11.8 |
| 02813Charlestown | 6.3 mi | 36.7 |
| 06378Mystic | 7 mi | 20.9 |
| 02894Carolina | 7.5 mi | 4.2 |
| 02833Hopkinton | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
| 06359Mashantucket | 8.7 mi | 54.2 |
| 02832Hope Valley | 9.8 mi | 24.8 |
| 06355Old Mystic | 10 mi | 14.2 |
| 02812Carolina | 10 mi | 4 |
| 02875Carolina | 10 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02891?
- ZIP code 02891 is in Westerly, RI (Washington County).
- What county is ZIP code 02891 in?
- ZIP code 02891 is mostly in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02891?
- About 21,587 people live in the 02891 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.