ZIP code 02873
Where is ZIP code 02873?
Rockville, Rhode Island
Washington County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 02873 belongs to Rockville, Rhode Island in Washington County. 02873 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rockville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 401, 860 and 959. About 124 people live in the 02873 area, where the median household income is $46,406. The closest ZIP codes are 02832 (Hope Valley, 2.2 mi east), 02833 (Hopkinton, 3.1 mi south) and 02898 (Wyoming, 5.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 02873 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rockville |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 401, 860, 959 |
| Coordinates | 41.5199, -71.774 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 028 |
Population and income in 02873
| Population | 124 · lower than 94% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · lower than 97% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median age | 66.4 years · higher than 98% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 18% / 82% |
| Median household income | $46,406 · lower than 98% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $83,970 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 82% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $360,200 · lower than 69% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 172 |
| Households | 114 (1.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 3.76 sq mi (plus 0.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02873. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02873
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02832 | Hope Valley, RI | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 02833 | Hopkinton, RI | 3.1 mi S | Standard |
| 02898 | Wyoming, RI | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 02894 | Wood River Junction, RI | 5.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 06384 | Voluntown, CT | 6.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 02812 | Carolina, RI | 6.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 02804 | Ashaway, RI | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 06359 | North Stonington, CT | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 02808 | Bradford, RI | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 02892 | West Kingston, RI | 8 mi E | Standard |
| 02875 | Shannock, RI | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 02822 | Exeter, RI | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02873 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02873
PO BOX 123
ROCKVILLE RI 02873
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02873-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02873?
- 02873 is a Rockville, Rhode Island ZIP code.
- What county is 02873 in?
- ZIP code 02873 is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02873 in?
- 02873 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02873?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02873 use area codes 401, 860 and 959.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02873?
- About 124 people live in ZIP code 02873, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02873?
- The median household income in 02873 is $46,406 a year, lower than 98% of Rhode Island ZIP codes.
- Can I use 02873 for a street address?
- No. 02873 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rockville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 02873?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02873 are 02832 (Hope Valley, 2.2 miles), 02833 (Hopkinton, 3.1 miles), 02898 (Wyoming, 5.8 miles) and 02894 (Wood River Junction, 5.9 miles).