| ZIP Code | 02895 |
|---|---|
| City | Woonsocket |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 174 ft |
| Latitude | 42.001708 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.499947 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 634 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,245 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 4,845 (18.8%) |
| Associates | 3,419 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,212 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,426 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,579 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,116/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,443 |
| Vacant Units | 1,971 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,443 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,971 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 02895 is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 43,081, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 02895 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,579 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02895 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $267,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,116 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 02895 is majority White (53.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02895 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 02895 in Woonsocket, RI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 43,081 residents, a median household income of $58,579, and a median home value of $267,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.