City

Central Falls, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥22,481Population
💰$45,921Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$300,500Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.1%Hispanic: 69.3%Black: 7.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White16.1%
Hispanic69.3%
Black7.9%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma1,280 (12.7%)
HS Graduate3,649 (36.3%)
Some College1,659 (16.5%)
Associates1,158 (11.5%)
Bachelors703 (7%)
Graduate Degree1,593 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 12.7%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS12.7%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College16.5%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 28.6%Renter: 71.4%Tenure
Owner28.6%
Renter71.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,921 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$300,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units8,341
Vacant Units854

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
76%
About Central Falls, RI

Central Falls is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,481 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Central Falls is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,921 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Central Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. At 28.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Central Falls is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (69.31%).

Central Falls, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Central Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02863 22,481 $45,921 $300,500 $1,118 10.0% 22.9% 28.6%