| ZIP Code | 02906 |
|---|---|
| City | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Latitude | 41.839468 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.389175 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 81.5% ▲ 110% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 257 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,161 (6.8%) |
| Some College | 742 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 1,015 (5.9%) |
| Bachelors | 511 (3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,494 (78.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,796 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $582,700 ▲ 109% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,729/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,468 |
| Vacant Units | 1,034 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,034 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 02906 is located in Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 26,327, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 02906 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,796 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02906 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $582,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,729 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.1%) and renters (49.9%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 02906 is primarily White (71.58%). Residents are highly educated — 81.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02906 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 02906 in Providence, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,327 residents, a median household income of $102,796, and a median home value of $582,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.