ZIP code 02879

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 02879 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Wakefield-Peacedale, RI. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 02879 ZIP code area.

02879 is the zip code for

Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

Also in this location:
Kingston, RI
Narragansett Pier, RI
Total population
20,371▲
Housing units
11,222▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
37.38
Density
(people per sq. mile)
544.97▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
5.04

Demographic data for zip code 02879

Gender:

Male
9,766▲
Female
10,605▲
Median age
Male
43.50
Female
46.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
8,395▲
Family households
5,401▲
Nonfamily households
2,994▲
Average household size
2.39▼
Average family size
2.94▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
11,222▲
Occupied housing units
8,395▲
Owner-occupied
6,145▲
Renter-occupied
2,250▲
Vacant housing units
2,827▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
889▼
5 to 9 years
1,137▼
10 to 14 years
1,382▼
15 to 19 years
1,388▲
20 to 24 years
1,171▲
25 to 34 years
1,754▼
35 to 44 years
2,328▼
45 to 54 years
3,612▲
55 to 59 years
1,748▲
60 to 64 years
1,477▲
65 to 74 years
1,627▲
75 to 84 years
1,158▲
85 years and over
700▲
Median age
45.40▲
Age

Race:

White
18,840
Hispanic or Latino
363
Black or African American
219
Asian
284
American Indian & Alaska Native
266
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
3
Other (One Race)
32
Two or More Races
364
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 02879

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
16,800
Civilian labor force
11,116
Employed
10,508
Unemployed
608
Armed Forces
33
Not in labor force
5,651
Percent Unemployed
5.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
10,361
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
8,640
Carpooled
694
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
245
Walked
163
Other means
118
Worked at home
501
Mean travel time
27.5 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
10,508
Management / business / science / arts
5,057
Service
1,397
Sales / office
2,450
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
775
Production / transportation / material moving
829
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
10,508
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
157
Construction
865
Manufacturing
766
Wholesale trade
167
Retail trade
1,080
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
334
Information
172
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
782
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
897
Educational services / health care / social assistance
3,283
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
966
Public administration
556
Other services
483
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
10,508
Private wage & salary workers
7,523
Government workers
2,136
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
826
Unpaid family workers
23
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
8,563
Less than $10,000
338
$10,000 to $14,999
316
$15,000 to $24,999
618
$25,000 to $34,999
840
$35,000 to $49,999
823
$50,000 to $74,999
1,380
$75,000 to $99,999
1,250
$100,000 to $149,999
1,480
$150,000 to $199,999
858
$200,000 or more
660
Median household income
$74,537
Mean household income
$96,386
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
5.9%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 02879

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Broad Rock Middle School
351 Broad Rock Road		(401) 782-62234314312.0
Curtis Corner Middle School
301 Curtis Corner Road		(401) 360-13335153914.3
Hazard School
153 School Street		(401) 360-1200911126.0
Matunuck School
380 Matunuck Beach Road		(401) 360-12343371717.6
Peace Dale Elementary School
109 Kersey Road		(401) 792-96475206723.0
South Kingstown High School
215 Columbia Street		(401) 360-10001,25012512.8
Wakefield Elementary School
101 High Street		(401) 360-14002662017.9
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Public libraries around Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

NameAddress
Willett Free Library
45 Ferry Road
North Kingstown, RI 02874
North Smithfield Public Library
20 Main Street
North Smithfield, RI 02876
Portsmouth Free Public Library
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
South Kingstown Public Library
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879
Essex Public Library
238 Highland Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
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Universities and Colleges around 02879

NameAddressPhone
The Prout School
4640 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879		(401) 789-9262
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 02879

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Kent County Memorial Hospital
455 Tollgate Road
Warwick, RI 02886		(401) 737-7000324
Landmark Medical Center
115 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895		(401) 769-4100153
Memorial Hosp Of Rhode Island111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860		(401) 729-2000200
Newport Hospital
11 Friendship Street
Newport, RI 02840		(401) 846-6400148
South County Hospital
100 Kenyon Avenue
Wakefield, RI 02879		(401) 782-800083
Westerly Hospital
25 Wells Street
Westerly, RI 02891		(401) 596-6000125
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 02879

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Hampton Inn South Kingstown Newpo20 Hotel Dr
South Kingstown, RI 02879		10098239
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 02879

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Bluebird Cafe554 Kingstown Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879		American, Omelets, Pastries, Southwestern401-792-8940
Burger King40 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Fast Food, Hamburgers401-789-7479
Canton Island91 Old Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Chinese401-789-7012
Cap'n Jack's Restaurant706 Succotash Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Seafood401-789-4556
Caylily's Bistro333 Main Street
Wakefield, RI 02879		American401-789-0914
Chen's Restaurant60 Old Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Chinese401-783-8516
Italian Village195 Main St
Wakefield, RI 02879		Pizza401-783-3777
Jim's Dock109 Succotash Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Seafood401-783-2050
McDonald's140 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches, American, Salads401-783-5393
Mews Tavern456 Main St
Wakefield, RI 02879		American, Hamburgers, Seafood401-783-9370
Surfin Tacos344 Main St
Wakefield, RI 02879		Mexican401-792-8226
Tonys Pizza Palace1916 Kingstown Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879		Pizza401-789-8383
Trattoria Romana South71 South Country Commons Way
Wakefield, RI 02879		Italian401-792-4933
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