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ZIP Code 02888

Kent, Rhode Island

FIPS 02888

Juniper

ZIP Code 02888 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$350,000

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.4

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,134

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$350,000

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$4,551

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.81

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,271

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.5%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

36.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.4

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 02888: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02888?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02888 is $350,000, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02888?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02888 is $4,551, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02888 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02888 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02888?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02888 is $1,271 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02888?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02888 have moved 71% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02888?
ZIP Code 02888 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02888 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02888's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.4 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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