02871 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 02871 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02871 is White. The current unemployment level in 02871 is 4.7%.
| Population | 17,748 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.97% |
| Population Density | 999 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,853 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $104,677 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $483,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.69% |
02871 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,318 | 92.52% |
| Black | 258 | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 935 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02871 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,961 | 89.67% |
| Black | 44 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 52 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.18% |
02871 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 521 | 4.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,426 | 29.51% |
| High School Diploma | 2,308 | 19.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 1.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 413 | 3.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,325 | 11.41% |
| Associates Degree | 947 | 8.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,935 | 16.67% |
| Professional Degree | 365 | 3.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 241 | 2.08% |