| ZIP Code | 02917 |
|---|---|
| City | Smithfield |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 289 ft |
| Latitude | 41.906288 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.523811 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.7% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,245 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 779 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 1,074 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 886 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,381 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,772 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $416,100 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $988/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,119 |
| Vacant Units | 236 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,119 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 236 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 02917 is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 15,068, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 02917 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,772 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02917 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $416,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $988 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 02917 is primarily White (88.51%). Residents are well-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02917 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 02917 in Smithfield, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,068 residents, a median household income of $106,772, and a median home value of $416,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.