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ZIP Code 02891

Washington, Rhode Island

FIPS 02891

Juniper

ZIP Code 02891 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$470,000

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.3

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,587

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$470,000

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,968

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.84

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,266

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.2%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

109.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.3

Lower than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 02891: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02891?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02891 is $470,000, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02891?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02891 is $3,968, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02891 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02891 cost about 4.84× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02891?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02891 is $1,266 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02891?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02891 have moved 68% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02891?
ZIP Code 02891 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02891 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02891's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.3 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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