| ZIP Code | 02909 |
|---|---|
| City | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 89 ft |
| Latitude | 41.818122 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.451776 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 22.1% ▲ 121% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,437 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,229 (39.2%) |
| Some College | 2,420 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 3,172 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,202 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,063 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,950 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,258/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,602 |
| Vacant Units | 2,898 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,602 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,898 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 02909 is located in Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 44,445, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 02909 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,950 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02909 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,258 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 60.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 02909 is majority Hispanic (60.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.1%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02909 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 02909 in Providence, RI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,445 residents, a median household income of $63,950, and a median home value of $283,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.