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ZIP 02837 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in undefined, RI (02837)

Median Income
$129,750

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+133
Wealth inflow
Population
3,601
Unemployment
6.1%
2.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 133 for ZIP 02837 (RI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
6.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
7.4%+21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.8%-76% vs US avg
x
114
Establishments
486
Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining2.7%
  • Construction13.7%
  • Manufacturing3.0%
  • Wholesale trade2.2%
  • Retail trade4.6%
  • Transportation, utilities4.9%
  • Information6.0%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate9.7%
  • Professional, scientific, management11.2%
  • Education, health care, social26.2%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services5.1%
  • Other services2.8%
  • Public administration7.8%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$129,750
Unemployment6.1%
Establishments114
Employees486