ZIP comparison · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
02871 vs 02881
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP02871Melville CDP, RI | ZIP02881Kingston CDP, RI |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $684,359 | Better: $688,806 |
| 1-year appreciation | +3.3% | Better: +6.3% |
| 5-year CAGR | +6.7% | Better: +7.8% |
| 10-year CAGR | +7.2% | Better: +7.5% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | $3,288 | — |
| Gross yield | 5.8% | — |
| Cap rate | 3.5% | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 1.0% | Better: 0.9% |
| Typical annual tax | $6,929 | Better: $6,494 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 17,488 | 7,687 |
| Median household income | Better: $116,831 | $56,472 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Very Low | Relatively Low |
| Net migration | -227 | Better: -216 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 4 | 1 |
| Students enrolled | 2,143 | 216 |