02842 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Rhode Island based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02842 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02842 is White. The current unemployment level in 02842 is 4.7%.
| Population | 17,009 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.62% |
| Population Density | 1,345 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,467 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,211 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.77% |
02842 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,528 | 81.89% |
| Black | 1,294 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,298 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 369 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02842 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,325 | 74.31% |
| Black | 112 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 14.81% |
| Asian | 67 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
02842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 620 | 5.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,613 | 24.54% |
| High School Diploma | 2,361 | 22.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 393 | 3.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,701 | 15.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,140 | 10.71% |
| Masters Degree | 1,243 | 11.67% |
| Professional Degree | 245 | 2.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 244 | 2.29% |