02888 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 02888 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02888 is White. The current unemployment level in 02888 is 4.7%.
| Population | 18,443 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.81% |
| Population Density | 2,731 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,557 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $336,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.48% |
02888 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,063 | 87.58% |
| Black | 960 | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 991 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 230 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02888 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,650 | 80.17% |
| Black | 47 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 14.14% |
| Asian | 61 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.19% |
02888 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 833 | 6.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,381 | 18.02% |
| High School Diploma | 4,162 | 31.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 0.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 779 | 5.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,675 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,508 | 11.41% |
| Masters Degree | 1,402 | 10.61% |
| Professional Degree | 223 | 1.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 123 | 0.93% |