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ZIP 02882

Pop. 13,091·Washington County·5th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,716/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$754
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ZIP 02882 · $2,716
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$2,260/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,592/yr
At $2,716/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyWashington County
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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 (-7.2% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02882 (Narragansett, RI) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,091
Median income
$95,721
Median age
46.2
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
34.7%
14.6%
15%
26.5%
Under 189.2%
18–3434.7%
35–5414.6%
55–6415%
65+26.5%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
92.7%
White92.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
12.6%
20.6%
64.3%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+64.3%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02882 in Narragansett, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,502 → $95,721
up 14.6%
Population
13,574 → 13,091
down 3.6%
Renter share
32.2% → 30.6%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
56.9% → 64.3%
+7.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,502 in 2021 to $95,721 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 02882 in Narragansett, RI losing about 483 residents over the five-year window, down 3.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 30.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.9% to 64.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 02882 covers Narragansett, RI. The median rent here is $2,716/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($95,721/yr), ZIP 02882 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02882?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02882 (Narragansett, RI) is $2,716. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02882 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02882's median rent of $2,716/mo is $754 (38%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 02882 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02882 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #5 out of 33 ZIPs tracked at $2,716/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02882?

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 $2,716/mo in ZIP 02882. The local median household income is $95,721/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02882?

Rent in ZIP 02882 has decreased 7.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 02882 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02882 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,716/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($95,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02882 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02882 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 02882 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02882 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02882 compare to the rest of Narragansett?

ZIP 02882 is more affordable than Narragansett overall. At $2,716/mo, it's $32 below the Narragansett citywide median of $2,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02882 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02882 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,716/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 02882's median household income ($95,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02882 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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