| ZIP Code | 02903 |
|---|---|
| City | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Latitude | 41.819233 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.410245 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.53 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.6% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,725 (22.6%) |
| Some College | 578 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 815 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 108 (1.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,281 (56.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,987 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,600 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,640/mo ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,588 |
| Vacant Units | 940 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,588 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 940 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.53 |
ZIP code 02903 is located in Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 12,309, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 02903 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,987 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02903 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $365,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,640 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 02903 is majority White (62.51%). Residents are well-educated — 57.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 73% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02903 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 02903 in Providence, RI is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,309 residents, a median household income of $62,987, and a median home value of $365,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.