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U.S. ZIP Code · RI02886

Kent County · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Typical home value

$421,996[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+48.6%
vs metro
-18.8%
vs state
-17.6%
ZIP 02886 location in RI
Location of ZIP 02886 in RI

Price history

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

The typical home in 02886 is worth $421,996 — 18.8% below the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,350 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,350[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,506[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
31,293[3]
Median household income
$92,047[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+311[5]
Moved in
5,091
Moved out
4,780

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
2
  • Toll Gate High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Warwick

    1,149 students

  • Winman Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Warwick

    715 students

  • Cedar Hill School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Warwick

    311 students

  • Robertson School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Warwick

    276 students

  • Greenwood School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Warwick

    253 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$28,200

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$2,134
Loan principal$337,597
Down payment$84,399
Total interest paid$430,586

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 ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$2,943
Monthly rent$2,350

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
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
98th percentile[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02886?
The typical home in 02886 is worth $421,996, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02886?
Home values in 02886 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02886?
A typical home in 02886 rents for about $2,350 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 02886?
The effective property tax rate in 02886 is 1.3% — roughly $5,506 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02886?
ZIP code 02886 has a population of 31,293 and a median household income of $92,047.

#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
    $420,785
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • New Bedford, MA

    Typical home
    $424,442
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $418,322
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • East Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $425,924
    Gross yield
  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $414,853
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • New Bedford, MA

    Typical home
    $431,408
    Gross yield

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