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ZIP 02879

Pop. 21,802·Washington County·7th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$753
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ZIP 02879 · $2,718
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,880/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,616/yr
At $2,718/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyWashington County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02879 (South Kingstown, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,802
Median income
$112,231
Median age
49.4
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
15.7%
18.6%
19.8%
16.7%
29.2%
Under 1815.7%
18–3418.6%
35–5419.8%
55–6416.7%
65+29.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.3%
White91.3%
Black2.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
15.4%
21%
59%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+59%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02879 in South Kingstown, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,397 → $112,231
up 9.6%
Population
22,325 → 21,802
down 2.3%
Renter share
23.9% → 21.9%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 59%
+3.2 pts
Median age
47.4 → 49.4
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $112,231 today, compared with $102,397 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 22,325 residents to roughly 21,802. Renters now make up 21.9% of households, compared with 23.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59% of adults here, versus 55.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02879 covers South Kingstown, RI. The median rent here is $2,718/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($112,231/yr), ZIP 02879 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02879?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02879 (South Kingstown, RI) is $2,718. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02879 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02879's median rent of $2,718/mo is $753 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02879 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02879 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #7 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $2,718/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02879?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,718/mo in ZIP 02879. The local median household income is $112,231/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02879?

Rent in ZIP 02879 has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02879 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02879 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,718/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($112,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02879 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02879 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 02879 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02879 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02879 compare to the rest of South Kingstown?

ZIP 02879 is pricier than South Kingstown as a whole. At $2,718/mo, it's $5 above the South Kingstown citywide median of $2,713/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02879 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02879 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,718/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 02879's median household income ($112,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02879 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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