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ZIP 02852

Pop. 23,406·Washington County·6th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,673/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
+$708
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ZIP 02852 · $2,673
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$32,076/yr
At $2,673/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyWashington 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, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02852 (North Kingstown, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,406
Median income
$118,643
Median age
47.3
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
16.2%
19.4%
24%
16.4%
24%
Under 1816.2%
18–3419.4%
35–5424%
55–6416.4%
65+24%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black0.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian3.2%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
17.8%
26.3%
53.1%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+53.1%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02852 in North Kingstown, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,100 → $118,643
up 23.5%
Population
22,979 → 23,406
up 1.9%
Renter share
23% → 27.8%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 53.1%
+7.3 pts
Median age
45.9 → 47.3
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $118,643 today, compared with $96,100 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 22,979 residents to roughly 23,406. Renters now make up 27.8% of households, compared with 23% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 53.1% of adults here, versus 45.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 02852 covers North Kingstown, RI. The median rent here is $2,673/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($118,643/yr), ZIP 02852 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 02852?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02852 (North Kingstown, RI) is $2,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02852 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02852's median rent of $2,673/mo is $708 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02852 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02852 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #6 out of 32 ZIPs tracked at $2,673/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02852?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,673/mo in ZIP 02852. The local median household income is $118,643/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02852?

Rent in ZIP 02852 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 02852 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02852 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,673/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($118,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02852 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02852 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 02852 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02852 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02852 compare to the rest of North Kingstown?

ZIP 02852 is more affordable than North Kingstown overall. At $2,673/mo, it's $1 below the North Kingstown citywide median of $2,674/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02852 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02852 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,673/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 02852's median household income ($118,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02852 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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