02879 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 02879 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02879 is White. The current unemployment level in 02879 is 4.7%.
| Population | 22,369 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.66% |
| Population Density | 519 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,513 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $102,397 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $439,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.25% |
02879 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,150 | 90.78% |
| Black | 446 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 559 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 315 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 727 | 3.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02879 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,058 | 87.24% |
| Black | 51 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 69 | 2.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
02879 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 752 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,435 | 31.97% |
| High School Diploma | 2,439 | 17.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 0.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 451 | 3.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,635 | 11.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 8.2% |
| Masters Degree | 2,007 | 14.47% |
| Professional Degree | 461 | 3.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 449 | 3.24% |