West Warwick, RI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 02893 serves a portion of West Warwick, Rhode Island, within Kent County. This community is home to approximately 38,239 residents, with a median age of 40.0 years. The median household income of $69,661 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $299,542 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 28% owner-occupied and 72% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of West Warwick is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 24% and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 02893 reflects the economic character of Kent County in Rhode Island.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 38,239 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,751 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $69,661 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $299,542 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.7% | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 24% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.0 yrs | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 28% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 72% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,972 | — |