ZIP code 02879
Where is ZIP code 02879?
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Washington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02879 belongs to Wakefield, Rhode Island in Washington County. 02879 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 401. About 21,802 people live in the 02879 area, where the median household income is $112,231. The closest ZIP codes are 02883 (Peace Dale, 1.9 mi east), 02881 (Kingston, 2.5 mi north) and 02882 (Narragansett, 3.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 02879 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wakefield |
| Also accepted | Narragansett, Peace Dale, S Kingstown, South Kingstown |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4437, -71.5342 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 028 |
Population and income in 02879
| Population | 21,802 · higher than 72% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 552 · lower than 61% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.4 years · higher than 78% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $112,231 · higher than 66% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $59,265 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 59% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $564,700 · higher than 83% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,281 a month |
| Housing units | 11,934 |
| Households | 9,462 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 39.49 sq mi (plus 6.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02883 | Peace Dale, RI | 1.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02881 | Kingston, RI | 2.5 mi N | Standard |
| 02882 | Narragansett, RI | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 02836 | Kenyon, RI | 4.5 mi W | Standard |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 5.3 mi W | Standard |
| 02877 | Slocum, RI | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 6.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 02813 | Charlestown, RI | 7.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 02880 | Wakefield, RI | 7.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02812 | Carolina, RI | 7.5 mi W | Standard |
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 7.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02879
123 MAIN ST
WAKEFIELD RI 02879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NARRAGANSETT, PEACE DALE, S KINGSTOWN and SOUTH KINGSTOWN as the city name for 02879. Avoid East Matunuck, Green Hill, Jerusalem and Matunuck: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Wakefield, RI
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02879?
- 02879 is a Wakefield, Rhode Island ZIP code. Narragansett, Peace Dale, S Kingstown and South Kingstown are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02879 in?
- ZIP code 02879 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02879 in?
- 02879 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02879 use area code 401.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02879?
- About 21,802 people live in ZIP code 02879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02879?
- The median household income in 02879 is $112,231 a year, higher than 66% of Rhode Island ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02879 are 02883 (Peace Dale, 1.9 miles), 02881 (Kingston, 2.5 miles), 02882 (Narragansett, 3.8 miles) and 02836 (Kenyon, 4.5 miles).