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ZIP 02876

Pop. 355·Providence County·10th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,429/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$464
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 02876 · $2,429
More expensive than 77% 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

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,148/yr
At $2,429/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyProvidence County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02876 (North Smithfield, RI) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
355
Median age
50.5
Renters
100%
Age distribution
36.9%
45.1%
Under 187.6%
18–3436.9%
35–5410.4%
65+45.1%
Gender
35.8%
64.2%
Male35.8%
Female64.2%
Race & ethnicity
100%
White100%
Hispanic1.7%
Education (25+)
53.5%
22.9%
18.9%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma53.5%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+18.9%
Housing tenure
100%
Renter100%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02876 in North Smithfield, RI has changed in 5 years

Population
782 → 355
down 54.6%
Renter share
82.5% → 100%
+17.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 18.9%
+0.0 pts
Median age
59.5 → 50.5
-9.0 yrs

Headcount in the area went from 782 to 355 between 2021 and 2024, a 54.6% change. About 100% of households rent today, against 82.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02876 covers North Smithfield, RI. The median rent here is $2,429/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 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), ZIP 02876 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02876?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02876 (North Smithfield, RI) is $2,429. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02876 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02876's median rent of $2,429/mo is $464 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02876 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02876 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #10 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $2,429/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02876?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,429/mo in ZIP 02876.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02876?

Rent in ZIP 02876 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02876 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02876 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,429/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02876 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02876 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 100% of ZIP 02876 households are renters, while 0% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02876 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02876 compare to the rest of North Smithfield?

ZIP 02876 is pricier than North Smithfield as a whole. At $2,429/mo, it's $136 above the North Smithfield citywide median of $2,293/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02876 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02876 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,429/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02876 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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