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ZIP Code 02874

Washington, Rhode Island

FIPS 02874

Juniper

ZIP Code 02874 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$713,700

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

11.5

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,379

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$713,700

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$7,514

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.46

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,774

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

11.5

Lower than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02874: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02874?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02874 is $713,700, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02874?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02874 is $7,514, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02874 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02874 cost about 4.46× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02874?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02874 is $1,774 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02874?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02874 have moved 62% over the past five years (9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02874?
ZIP Code 02874 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 77.7°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02874 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02874's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.5 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →