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ZIP Code 02898

Washington, Rhode Island

ZCTA 02898

Juniper

ZIP Code 02898 is in the lowest 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 10% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 38% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$119,038

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.56×

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

40.6

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02898, in Washington, Rhode Island.

The basics

Total Population

1,912

Median Age

46.6

Population Density

160.87

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,972

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.56×

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$119,038

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

54%

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

26%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

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 02898: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02898?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02898 is $5,972, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02898 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02898 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02898?
ZIP Code 02898 has a population of 1,912, about 160.87 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 46.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02898?
ZIP Code 02898 averages 51.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 23°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02898 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02898's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.6 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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