Population & age
- Total population
- 16,324
- Median age
- 48.3
Tiverton, RI (02878)
Newport County · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · Population 16,324
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Tiverton, RI (ZIP 02878) sits in Newport County within the Providence-Warwick metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 85.4%. NCES lists 5 schools serving the area, 5 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $37,275. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $92,704, well above the ~$45K national average per return. BankNewport holds 69% of FDIC-reported deposits in this ZIP (2024) — a notably concentrated local banking market. FEMA has issued 22 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Premature-mortality burden is comparatively low at 4,880 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (County Health Rankings, 2025). 33.5% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. Rhode Island levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.99%); a household at the local median AGI of $92,704 would pay roughly $3,332/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Bristol County, MA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $92,444, fair market rent of $1,980 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $546,999, up 2.8% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 94.7%
- Black
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.1%
- Other / multi-racial
- 3.3%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $92,444
- Median home value
- $333,800
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 39.3%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 5,288(78.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 1,494(22.0%)
- Vacant units
- 857
- Built (median)
- 1970
Commute
- Public transit
- 44(0.5%)
- Work from home
- 980(11.1%)
- Avg commute
- 24.7 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 942(5.8%)
- Uninsured
- 5(0.0%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 6,141(90.5%)
- No broadband
- 641(9.5%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 1,115(6.8%)
- Non-English at home
- 1,288(8.2%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,500
/month
1 Bed
$1,510
/month
2 Bed
$1,980
/month
3 Bed
$2,650
/month
4 Bed
$3,000
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Home values
Typical home value
$546,999
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026
Year-over-year change
+2.8%
vs. March 2025
5-year change
+41.1%
vs. March 2021
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Metropolitan statistical area
Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
180
Across 127 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $69.8M.
Single-family
126
70% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
54
30% of total units
Single-family value
$61.8M
construction value
Multifamily value
$8.0M
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
8,710
Average AGI
$92,704
Avg property tax
$615
EITC participation
6.9%
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00023.1% · 2,010
- $25,000 – $50,00019.2% · 1,670
- $50,000 – $75,00016.0% · 1,390
- $75,000 – $100,00011.7% · 1,020
- $100,000 – $200,00021.7% · 1,890
- $200,000 or more8.4% · 730
Avg mortgage interest
$886
Avg charitable contribution
$685
Avg capital gains
$4,663
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $807.5M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
380
Total employment
3,121
Annual payroll
$134.8M
Average annual pay
$43,182
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$68,656
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Total employment
42,622
Total establishments
4,446
That is roughly 5% above the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
That tracks the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
43,389
Employed
41,674
Unemployed
1,715
Based on Newport County, RI data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Banking access
FDIC-insured bank branches
3
Typical banking access
A standard suburban / mid-density branch count for this area.
Total deposits
$367.5M
across all branches in this ZIP
Distinct institutions
2
different banks operating here
Top banks by deposits in this ZIP
- 1.BankNewport$253.7M · 2 branches
- 2.BayCoast Bank$113.8M · 1 branch
Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.
Public transit
FTA tracks transit service at the urbanized-area level. Numbers below reflect the agencies and modes serving the area that contains this ZIP, not stop-level coverage.
Service status
Available
Providence, RI--MA
Reporting agencies
3
Largest: Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority
Annual ridership
—
unlinked trips · 2024
Source: U.S. Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database (transit.dot.gov). Public domain.
Alternative-fuel stations
Public EV charging stations
4
Established EV charging
Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.
Level 2 ports
4
AC charging — workplace, retail, home
DC Fast ports
0
Highway-class fast charging
Charging networks
- ChargePoint Network
Propane (LPG)
1
Propane autogas
Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.
Public libraries
Public-library outlets
2
Multiple library outlets
Several public-library outlets within the ZIP, giving residents real choice in branch hours, programming, and walk-in distance.
Buildings
2
1 central · 1 branch
Avg hours / week
30.1
across outlets in this ZIP
Avg square feet
12,521
per outlet
Outlets in this ZIP
- 1.Tiverton Public Library
- 2.Union Public Library
Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
22
Date Range
1978–2024
Most Recent Declaration
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Severe Storm — declared March 20, 2024 (DR-4766)
Incident period: January 9, 2024 – January 13, 2024
Top Incident Types
- Hurricane8 (36%)
- Severe Storm6 (27%)
- Snowstorm6 (27%)
- Biological2 (9%)
Individual Assistance
2
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
3
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
21
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
9
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
52.9°F
43.7° – 62°
Annual precipitation
49.4"
Annual snowfall
38.1"
Heating · cooling days
5,267.6 · 879.8
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: TIVERTON, RI US, 1.9 miles from the centroid of Tiverton, RI (ZIP 02878)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
4,880
That is roughly 3,320 years per 100,000 below the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
12%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
3.4
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
4.8
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
83
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
2,547
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
9.1
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
93%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
56%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 6.8% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Newport data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Significant food access concerns
33.5% of Newport County, RI residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.17
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
0.56
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
1.01
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 4.6% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Newport County, RI for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▼−365 people
−265 households • +$27.1M net AGI flow
Moved in
4,081households
7,269 people • $467.7M AGI
Moved out
4,346households
7,634 people • $440.6M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Bristol County, MA — 257 households
- Bristol County, RI — 135 households
- Suffolk County, MA — 77 households
- Middlesex County, MA — 69 households
- San Diego County, CA — 66 households
Where departing residents went
- Bristol County, MA — 303 households
- Bristol County, RI — 186 households
- Suffolk County, MA — 80 households
- San Diego County, CA — 62 households
- Middlesex County, MA — 46 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $114,595 versus departing households' $101,379.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in Rhode Island
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 02878. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
5.99%
graduated · 2 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
7.00%
State 7.00% · avg local 0.00%
Property tax (effective)
1.05%
Median $4,954/year
Tax burden rank
40 of 50
11.40% of personal income
For ZIP 02878: At this ZIP's median AGI of $92,704, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $3,332 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $546,999, that works out to roughly $5,768/year in property tax.
Paid family leave
Program
Temporary Caregiver Insurance
Mandatory (state-run insurance)
Max weeks/year
30
Parental
8wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,103
Replacement: 4.62% of highest quarter wages · job protection
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
185% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 02878
Nearby ZIPs by distance
02871 (Melville, 4.2 mi) · 02721 (Fall River, 5 mi) · 02790 (North Westport, 5.2 mi) · 02724 (Fall River, 5.3 mi) · 02837 (6.1 mi) · 02723 (Fall River, 6.4 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
28.2%
4.8pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
3.9pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
23.4%
Tracks close to the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
85.4%
9.4pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
5.3%
7.7pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
10.5%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
5 schools serve this ZIP, including 5 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Middle School | Public | 5–8 | 512 |
| Tiverton High School | Public | 9–12 | 476 |
| Ranger School | Public | -1–4 | 234 |
| Pocasset School | Public | -1–4 | 216 |
| Fort Barton School | Public | 0–4 | 208 |
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
10
Median in-state tuition
$37,275
Median earnings (10 yr)
$53,085
- 4-Year
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · 02881
- In-state tuition
- $16,942
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,146
- Acceptance rate
- 72.2%
- Graduation rate
- 72.2%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $69,743
- Median student debt
- $22,250
- 2-Year
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · 02886
- In-state tuition
- $5,550
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,834
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 25.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $42,659
- Median student debt
- $10,920
- 4-Year
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · 02809
- In-state tuition
- $44,418
- Out-of-state tuition
- $44,418
- Acceptance rate
- 87.7%
- Graduation rate
- 68.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $70,266
- Median student debt
- $26,940
- 4-Year
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · 02840
- In-state tuition
- $50,100
- Out-of-state tuition
- $50,100
- Acceptance rate
- 68.2%
- Graduation rate
- 75.8%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $72,975
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- 4-Year
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI · 02818
- In-state tuition
- $37,275
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,275
- Acceptance rate
- 66.7%
- Graduation rate
- 58.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $48,684
- Median student debt
- $16,668
- 2-Year
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI · 02865
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 63.7%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $31,914
- Median student debt
- $10,521
- Certificate
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI · 02860
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 77.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $53,085
- Median student debt
- $6,333
- 2-Year
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Newport, RI · 02840
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- 88.9%
- Graduation rate
- 78.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
- Median student debt
- $9,500
- 4-Year
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI · 02809
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $70,266
- Median student debt
- $26,940
- Certificate
Rob Roy Academy - Woonsocket
Woonsocket, RI · 02895
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $30,033
- Median student debt
- $9,465
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Tiverton, RI (ZIP 02878) sits in Newport County within the Providence-Warwick metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 85.4%. NCES lists 5 schools serving the area, 5 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $37,275. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $92,704, well above the ~$45K national average per return. BankNewport holds 69% of FDIC-reported deposits in this ZIP (2024) — a notably concentrated local banking market. FEMA has issued 22 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Premature-mortality burden is comparatively low at 4,880 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (County Health Rankings, 2025). 33.5% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. Rhode Island levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.99%); a household at the local median AGI of $92,704 would pay roughly $3,332/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Bristol County, MA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $92,444, fair market rent of $1,980 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $546,999, up 2.8% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 23.4%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 02878
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 02878?
28.2%, which is 4.8 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 02878?
23.4%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 02878?
35.9%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 02878?
5 schools serve this ZIP, including 5 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 02878 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 02878 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 02878?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Tiverton High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 02878?
16,324 people live in ZIP 02878, with a median age of 48.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 02878?
$92,444 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 02878 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 02878, 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 02878?
In ZIP 02878, 11.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.5% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 02878?
5.8% of the population in ZIP 02878 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 02878 have broadband internet?
90.5% of households in ZIP 02878 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the typical home value in ZIP 02878?
The typical home value in ZIP 02878 is $546,999, up 2.8% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 02878?
Home values are up 2.8% over the past year and up 41.1% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 02878?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 02878 (Tiverton, RI) is $92,704 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 02878?
Tax returns from ZIP 02878 report an average of $615 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 02878 earn over $200,000?
8.4% of tax returns from ZIP 02878 (Tiverton, RI) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 02878?
As of 2022, 380 business establishments operated in ZIP 02878 employing 3,121 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 02878?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 02878 is $43,182, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 02878 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 02878 ranks in the 26th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 02878?
Housing Type & Transportation is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 02878, ranking in the 52th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 02878 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 22 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 02878 between 1978–2024 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 02878?
Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 02878, accounting for 8 of 22 declarations (36%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 02878?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 02878 was "SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING" — a severe storm declared in 2024 (DR-4766) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 02878?
10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 02878 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including University Of Rhode Island, Community College Of Rhode Island, and Roger Williams University (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 02878?
Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $37,275 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 02878?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $53,085 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 02878?
ZIP 02878 has an average annual temperature of 52.9°F and 49.4" of annual precipitation based on the TIVERTON, RI US weather station 1.9 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
Does ZIP 02878 have public transit?
Yes — ZIP 02878 is part of the Providence, RI--MA urbanized area, primarily served by Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (National Transit Database 2024, retrieved May 4, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 02878?
Rhode Island has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.99%. Households at the local median AGI of $92,704 would pay roughly $3,332 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). Combined sales tax: 7.00% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Rhode Island have paid family leave?
Rhode Island runs an active paid family leave program (Temporary Caregiver Insurance) offering up to 30 weeks of paid leave per year, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,103 (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 02878?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (5 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (22 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), public transit coverage from the National Transit Database (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (22 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). Transit coverage retrieved May 4, 2026 from the National Transit Database (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 02878
Nearby ZIPs by distance
02871 (Melville, 4.2 mi) · 02721 (Fall River, 5 mi) · 02790 (North Westport, 5.2 mi) · 02724 (Fall River, 5.3 mi) · 02837 (6.1 mi) · 02723 (Fall River, 6.4 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data refreshed via Mubboo's ETL pipeline; oldest source on this page retrieved Apr 24, 2026.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
26th percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 5 census tracts, population 16,343
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
339
Limited English Speakers
174
Persons with Disability
1,825
Without HS Diploma
1,000
Without Health Insurance
681
Adults Age 65+
3,895
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.