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ZIP 02882

Pop. 13,091·Washington County·8th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,606/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-15.3%
vs US Median
+$641
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 02882 · $2,606
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,272/yr
At $2,606/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyWashington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -15.3% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02882 covers Narragansett, RI. The median rent here is $2,606/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($95,721/yr), ZIP 02882 ranks as moderate 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 02882?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02882 (Narragansett, RI) is $2,606. 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 $2,606/mo is $641 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/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 #8 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $2,606/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 $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,606/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 been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02882 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02882 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,606/mo, rent takes approximately 33% 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 $2,606/mo, it's $47 below the Narragansett citywide median of $2,653/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02882 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02882 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,606/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 02882's median household income ($95,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02882 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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