ZIP Code 02879, RI
Living in 02879
Bikeability26
Walkability30
Commute45
Public Transit32
Affordability28
Public Safety95
Airports31
Hospitals49
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-399 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$372kMedian Home Value-$2.1k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$238 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 02879
United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Washington County7
Property Crime in 02879
United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Washington County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 02879
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 02879, RI
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 02879, RI
Ocean Tides School
4 miles, SE
Quest Montessori School
7 miles, NE
Montessori Pathways of New England
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 02879, RI
University of Rhode Island
4 miles, N
Salve Regina University
13 miles, E
Roger Williams University
21 miles, NE
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 02879, RI
South County Hospital Inc
2 miles, E
Newport Hospital
13 miles, NE
Westerly Hospital
16 miles, W
Kent County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 02879, RI
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
21 miles, N
Martha's Vineyard Airport
48 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
61 miles, N