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02891Westerly, RI Home Values

Typical home value $637,988 as of June 2026 · 26th of 101 in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Typical value — June 2026
$637,988
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+8.4%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+41.0%
June 2021 to June 2026
Rank in metro
26th
of 101 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 02891, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 02891 compares in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area

ZIP code 02891 (Westerly, RI) has a typical home value of $637,988 as of June 2026, ranking 26th of 101 ZIP codes tracked in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area, more expensive than about 75% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +8.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +41.0%, from $452,480 in June 2021 to $637,988 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 26.6× the annual rent ($2,000/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Providence.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 02891 has a population of 21,698, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 90% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% two or more races, 2.2% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% another race.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Westerly Middle School10 Sandy Hill Road, Westerly, RI0.6 mi
Dunn's Corners School8 1/2 Plateau Road, Westerly, RI1 mi
State Street School35 State Street, Westerly, RI1.9 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02891?

$637,988 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 02891 an expensive ZIP code in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area?

02891 ranks 26th of 101 ZIP codes in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 75% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 02891 changed over the past year?

+8.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 02891?

The typical home price is 26.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,000/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 02891?

21,698, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 02891?

Westerly Middle School (0.6 mi), Dunn's Corners School (1 mi), State Street School (1.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 02891?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.