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ZIP Code 02879

Washington, Rhode Island

FIPS 02879

Juniper

ZIP Code 02879 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$564,700

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,802

Median Age

49.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$564,700

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$5,387

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.03

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,281

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.1

Lower than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.15

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 02879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02879 is $564,700, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02879?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02879 is $5,387, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02879 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02879 cost about 5.03× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02879?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02879 is $1,281 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02879?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02879 have moved 63% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02879?
ZIP Code 02879 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.1 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.15 per $1,000 of building value.

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