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ZIP 02893

Pop. 31,173·Kent County·29th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$1,901/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$64
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ZIP 02893 · $1,901
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,680/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
$22,812/yr
At $1,901/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyKent County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.7% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02893 (West Warwick, RI) is majority owner-occupied, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,173
Median income
$77,608
Median age
42.8
Renters
43%
Age distribution
15.7%
25%
25.6%
13.8%
20%
Under 1815.7%
18–3425%
35–5425.6%
55–6413.8%
65+20%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
82.1%
White82.1%
Black2.3%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian1.8%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
35%
29%
26.4%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma35%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
57%
43%
Owner57%
Renter43%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02893 in West Warwick, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,649 → $77,608
up 23.9%
Population
30,823 → 31,173
up 1.1%
Renter share
45.3% → 43%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 26.4%
+3.6 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.8
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $77,608 today, compared with $62,649 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 02893 in West Warwick, RI adding about 350 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.3% to 43%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.8% to 26.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02893 covers West Warwick, RI. The median rent here is $1,901/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($77,608/yr), ZIP 02893 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02893?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02893 (West Warwick, RI) is $1,901. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02893 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02893's median rent of $1,901/mo is $64 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02893 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02893 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #29 out of 34 ZIPs at $1,901/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02893?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,901/mo in ZIP 02893. The local median household income is $77,608/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02893?

Rent in ZIP 02893 has increased 14.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02893 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02893 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,901/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($77,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02893 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02893 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of ZIP 02893 households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02893 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02893 compare to the rest of West Warwick?

ZIP 02893 is pricier than West Warwick as a whole. At $1,901/mo, it's $28 above the West Warwick citywide median of $1,873/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02893 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02893 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,901/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 02893's median household income ($77,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02893 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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