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ZIP Code 02879

Washington, Rhode Island

ZCTA 02879

Juniper

ZIP Code 02879 is in the lowest 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 12% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 12% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$706,007

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

63%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

31.5

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02879, in Washington, Rhode Island.

The basics

Total Population

21,802

Median Age

49.4

Population Density

552.04

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,387

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.95%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.03×

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$112,231

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,281

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.1%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

57%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

23%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.12

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02879: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 02879?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 02879 today is $706,007, higher than 88% 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 0.95% 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 84% 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 68% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02879?
ZIP Code 02879 has a population of 21,802, about 552.04 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 49.4.
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 31.5 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.12 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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