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ZIP 02889

Part of Warwick, RI
Pop. 27,516·Kent County·16th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.3%
vs US Median
+$185
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ZIP 02889 · $2,150
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,840/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
$25,800/yr
At $2,150/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyKent 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, -11.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02889 (Warwick, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,516
Median income
$83,946
Median age
45.4
Renters
20.9%
Age distribution
16.2%
20.9%
24.5%
16.6%
21.8%
Under 1816.2%
18–3420.9%
35–5424.5%
55–6416.6%
65+21.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black1.7%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian3.5%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
31%
33.8%
26.1%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma31%
Some college33.8%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
79.1%
20.9%
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02889 in Warwick, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,274 → $83,946
up 5.9%
Population
28,433 → 27,516
down 3.2%
Renter share
22.6% → 20.9%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 26.1%
-1.0 pts

Median household income rose from $79,274 to $83,946 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% shift. The population has contracted by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 28,433 residents to roughly 27,516. Renters now make up 20.9% of households, compared with 22.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02889 covers Warwick, RI. The median rent here is $2,150/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($83,946/yr), ZIP 02889 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 02889?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02889 (Warwick, RI) is $2,150. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02889 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02889's median rent of $2,150/mo is $185 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02889 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02889 falls in the middle range for Rhode Island, ranking #16 out of 34 ZIPs at $2,150/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02889?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,150/mo in ZIP 02889. The local median household income is $83,946/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02889?

Rent in ZIP 02889 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02889 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02889 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($83,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02889 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02889 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.9% of ZIP 02889 households are renters, while 79.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02889 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02889 compare to the rest of Warwick?

ZIP 02889 is more affordable than Warwick overall. At $2,150/mo, it's $70 below the Warwick citywide median of $2,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02889 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02889 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,150/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 02889's median household income ($83,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02889 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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