02817 ZIP Code
West Greenwich, Rhode island
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02817 |
| City/Town: | West Greenwich |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,535 |
| Median Household Income: | $119,137 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,604 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,482 |
| Median Home Value: | $447,100 |
| Land Area: | 50.3 sq miles
130.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6286, -71.6589 |
Population Information (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,535 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,224 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,311 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 252 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 560 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 162 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 246 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 459 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 955 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 822 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 678 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 434 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 808 | 12.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 775 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 318 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 66 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $447,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,995 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,482 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,337 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 145 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,959 | 83.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 378 | 16.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,856 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 117 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 347 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,142 | 23.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,103 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 429 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 942 | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 776 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $119,137 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,704 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,719 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,604 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,797 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,436 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 326 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,693 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,646 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 588 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 171 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,976 | 91.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 47 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 105 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 143 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 258 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 200 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 280 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 144 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02817 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 62 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 13 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 26 | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 51 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 249 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 268 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 325 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 525 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 393 | 16.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 425 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02817 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,900 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 126 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 54 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 285 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02817 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 378 | 11.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 222 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 56 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 313 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 176 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 228 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 513 | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 907 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 361 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 128 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 129 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,355 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,223 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,767 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 140 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02817 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,889 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 724 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 597 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 50 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 235 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02817 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,063 | 83.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 72 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 15 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 102 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 44 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 75 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 70 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02817 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 243 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 392 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 468 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 586 | 23.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 313 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 237 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 57 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 186 | 7.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02817 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 15 | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 814 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,010 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 568 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 53 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02817 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 242 | 10.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 459 | 19.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 125 | 5.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,298 | 55.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 161 | 6.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02817 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 72 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 318 | 13.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 983 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 964 | 41.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02817 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 16 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 47 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 175 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,039 | 53.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 599 | 30.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,767 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $753 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,995 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.38 |
Households (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,337 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,759 | 75.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 677 | 29.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 139 | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 336 | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 783 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 684 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02817 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,738 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 678 | 24.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,778 | 64.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 40 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 229 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 649 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02817 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,556 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 695 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 349 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 372 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,322 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 690 | 13.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,495 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 710 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 31 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 413 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 266 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02817 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,787 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 748 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 190 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 492 | 65.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 327 | 43.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 8.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,940 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 595 | 1525.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 595 | 1525.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 595 | 1525.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 301 | 771.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 149 | 382.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 66 | 169.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02817 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,283 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,821 | 92.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 462 | 7.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 105 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 277 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 80 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02817 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,337 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,268 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
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