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ZIP 02817

Pop. 6,647·Kent County·5th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,862/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$897
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ZIP 02817 · $2,862
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,590
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,590/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,344/yr
At $2,862/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02817 (West Greenwich, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,647
Median income
$135,625
Median age
43
Renters
12.7%
Age distribution
19.5%
19.1%
23.6%
17.6%
20.2%
Under 1819.5%
18–3419.1%
35–5423.6%
55–6417.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian1.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
26.2%
29.8%
34.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+34.7%
Housing tenure
87.3%
12.7%
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02817 in West Greenwich, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$126,402 → $135,625
up 7.3%
Population
6,500 → 6,647
up 2.3%
Renter share
16.3% → 12.7%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.7% → 34.7%
-4.0 pts
Median age
43.7 → 43
-0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $126,402 to $135,625 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 02817 in West Greenwich, RI adding about 147 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 16.3% to 12.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.7% to 34.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02817 covers West Greenwich, RI. The median rent here is $2,862/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($135,625/yr), ZIP 02817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02817?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02817 (West Greenwich, RI) is $2,862. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02817 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02817's median rent of $2,862/mo is $897 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02817 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02817 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #5 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $2,862/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02817?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,862/mo in ZIP 02817. The local median household income is $135,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02817?

Rent in ZIP 02817 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02817 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02817 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,862/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($135,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02817 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02817 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.7% of ZIP 02817 households are renters, while 87.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02817 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 02817 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02817 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,862/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 02817's median household income ($135,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02817 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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