02879 ZIP Code – Wakefield, Rhode Island
ZIP Code 02879 is located in Wakefield, Rhode Island and has a population of approximately 22,369 residents. The median household income is $112,409.
This ZIP code is part of Washington County. Nearby ZIP codes include 02882, 02881, 02836.
ZIP Code 02879 Data
Population
22,369
Median Household Income
$112,409
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$1,268
Median Age
47.4
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
59.1%
County
Washington County
State
Rhode Island
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ZIP 02879 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02879 | RI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $112k | $92k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $468k | $382k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,268 | $1,325 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.1% | 40.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02882 – Narragansett
- 02881 – Kingston
- 02836 – Kenyon
- 02875 – Shannock
- 02892 – West Kingston
- 02874 – Saunderstown
- 02812 – Carolina
- 02813 – Charlestown
- 02894 – Wood River Junction
- 02898 – Wyoming
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02882 | NARRAGANSETT | 13,238 | $90,507 |
| 02881 | KINGSTON | 7,177 | $62,829 |
| 02836 | KENYON | 87 | $25,658 |
| 02875 | SHANNOCK | 176 | $87,076 |
| 02892 | WEST KINGSTON | 5,920 | $130,875 |