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U.S. ZIP Code · RI02863

Providence County · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Typical home value

$382,039[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+34.5%
vs metro
-26.4%
vs state
-25.4%
ZIP 02863 location in RI
Location of ZIP 02863 in RI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02863 is worth $382,039 — 26.4% below the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,603 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,603[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,932[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Providence County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
22,701[3]
Median household income
$49,285[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Providence County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-138[5]
Moved in
14,188
Moved out
14,326

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
5
Middle
3
High
1
  • Central Falls Sr High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Central Falls

    805 students

  • The Learning Community

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Learning Community

    571 students

  • Calcutt Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Central Falls

    469 students

  • Ella Risk School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Central Falls

    386 students

  • Veterans Memorial Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Central Falls

    377 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$19,242

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,932
Loan principal$305,631
Down payment$76,408
Total interest paid$389,816

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.61
Monthly cost to own$2,578
Monthly rent$1,603

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
45th percentile[2]
Property tax
32nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02863?
The typical home in 02863 is worth $382,039, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02863?
Home values in 02863 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02863?
A typical home in 02863 rents for about $1,603 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 02863?
The effective property tax rate in 02863 is 1.0% — roughly $3,932 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02863?
ZIP code 02863 has a population of 22,701 and a median household income of $49,285.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $383,168
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Woonsocket, RI

    Typical home
    $386,415
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Pawtucket, RI

    Typical home
    $391,354
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $397,965
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $398,621
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Pawtucket, RI

    Typical home
    $399,142
    Gross yield
    5.5%

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