ZIP Code 02838

Households in ZIP code 02838, near Providence, bring in a median of $97,273 a year, with per-capita income at $56,253. That earnings base supports a median home value of $372,300, and the county's 1.25% effective property tax rate translates into a notable annual bill on such a home. Add the 7.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries a visible premium. Together these costs shape how far a paycheck stretches here: housing and taxes claim a meaningful share, so careful planning around both is part of living in this area.