ZIP Code 02879

Located in Wakefield, RI (Washington County)

ZIP Code 02879 (Wakefield, RI): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 21,802 residents (213 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $565,765
  • Average Household Income: $112,231

ZIP code 02879 primarily serves Wakefield, RI in Washington County. An estimated 21,802 people live within this area, with about 213 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 02879, the average price is around $565,765. That makes local housing 22% higher than the Rhode Island average of $464,967, and 83% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 02879 earns about $112,231 a year. This income is 9% higher than the average family in Rhode Island ($102,745), and 43% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 21,802
Median Household Income $112,231
Median Home Value $565,765
Median Age 49.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$52,625
Labor Force Participation60.3%
Unemployment Rate5.3%
Average Commute Time26.2 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate78.1%
Median Rent$1,281
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)27.9%
Total Housing Units9,462

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityWakefield
CountyWashington
County FIPS44009
Metro Area (CBSA)Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Combined Area (CSA)Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH
Population Density213.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.4287, -71.5384
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.78
Dual Income Families57.1%

Marital Status

Married59.1%
Never Married25.2%
Divorced9.7%
Widowed6.0%

Gender

Male48.8%
Female51.2%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)1.4%
Poverty Rate8.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.8%
Disabled Population12.2%
Limited English Proficiency0.4%

All ZIP Codes in Wakefield

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
02879 Current 21,802 $112,231 $565,765
02880 - - -

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