ZIP 02824 small town America/New_York Providence County

ZIP 02824 — Forestdale, RI

A small town neighborhood profile for Forestdale, Rhode Island, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
140
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
288
people per sq mi (small town)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
41.999, -71.563
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/New_York
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 02824, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
5/10
Walkability
6/10

About Forestdale, RI

ZIP code 02824 sits in Forestdale, part of Providence County in the state of Rhode Island. With roughly 140 residents and an estimated density of 288 people per square mile, this area reads as a small town neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Rhode Island index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A small town profile typically means mostly single-family neighborhoods anchored by a small commercial main street and easy parking everywhere. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 02824 against other parts of Forestdale, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Rhode Island overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 02824:

  • “Movers near Forestdale RI” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 02824” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Forestdale” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 02824” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Forestdale permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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