ZIP code 02879: Wakefield, RI
02879 is a ZIP code in Wakefield, Rhode Island, mainly in Washington County, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. About 21,802 people live here.
- Population
- 21,802
- Median household income
- $112,231
- Typical home value
- $732,800+6.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,281gross, per month
- Median age
- 49.4
- Homeowners
- 78.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 02879 details
| City | Wakefield |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Washington County |
| Metro area | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 39.5 sq mi, plus 6.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 552 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.42884, -71.53838 |
Median rent in 02879 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,055/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $893/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,497/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,789/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 02879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02883 | Peace Dale, RI | 2.6 mi | — |
| 02882 | Narragansett, RI | 3.5 mi | 13,091 |
| 02881 | Kingston, RI | 3.8 mi | 7,687 |
| 02836 | Kenyon, RI | 4.6 mi | 104 |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 5.6 mi | 44 |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 5.9 mi | 5,768 |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 6.5 mi | 6,379 |
| 02880 | Wakefield, RI | 6.6 mi | — |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 02879?
A typical home in ZIP code 02879 is worth about $732,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $112,231 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Rhode Island average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 02879
What city is ZIP code 02879?
ZIP code 02879 is in Wakefield, RI, in Washington County.
What county is ZIP code 02879 in?
02879 is mainly in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of ZIP code 02879?
About 21,802 people live in ZIP code 02879, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 02879 in?
02879 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Wakefield have?
Wakefield, RI also uses 02880.