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ZIP 02891

Part of Westerly, RI
Pop. 21,587·Washington County·18th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$1,946/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
+$16
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ZIP 02891 · $1,946
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,780/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$23,352/yr
At $1,946/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyWashington County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,587
Median income
$97,110
Median age
53.5
Renters
25.4%
Age distribution
13.4%
19%
19.9%
20.3%
27.5%
Under 1813.4%
18–3419%
35–5419.9%
55–6420.3%
65+27.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
89.5%
White89.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian3%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
26.8%
22.1%
46.1%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
74.6%
25.4%
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02891 in Westerly, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,331 → $97,110
up 18.0%
Population
21,998 → 21,587
down 1.9%
Renter share
28.1% → 25.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 46.1%
+9.6 pts
Median age
50.4 → 53.5
+3.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,331 in 2021 to $97,110 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 21,998 residents to roughly 21,587. Renters now make up 25.4% of households, compared with 28.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46.1% of adults here, versus 36.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 02891 covers Westerly, RI. The median rent here is $1,946/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($97,110/yr), ZIP 02891 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02891?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02891 (Westerly, RI) is $1,946. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02891 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02891's median rent of $1,946/mo is $16 (1%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 02891 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02891 falls in the middle range for Rhode Island, ranking #18 out of 29 ZIPs at $1,946/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02891?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,946/mo in ZIP 02891. The local median household income is $97,110/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02891?

Rent in ZIP 02891 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 02891 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02891 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,946/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($97,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02891 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02891 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.4% of ZIP 02891 households are renters, while 74.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02891 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02891 compare to the rest of Westerly?

ZIP 02891 sits right at the Westerly citywide median of $1,946/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02891 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02891 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,946/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 02891's median household income ($97,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02891 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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