Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,352 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 118,486 (29%) |
| Some College | 50,441 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 52,429 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 35,543 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 139,479 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,508 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,190 ▲ 22% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,263/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 277,161 |
| Vacant Units | 20,639 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Providence County is located in Rhode Island and encompasses 46 ZIP codes spanning 31 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 659,067 residents. With a median age of 38.52, it is a middle-aged county.
Providence County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,508 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Providence County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $339,190 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,263.
The residents of Providence County are majority White (57.62%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Providence County, RI is a middle-income area in Rhode Island. The 46 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02802 | Albion | 531 | $125,522 | $271,000 | — | 0.0% | 64.4% |
| 02863 | Central Falls | 22,481 | $45,921 | $300,500 | $1,118 | 10.0% | 22.9% |
| 02814 | Chepachet | 7,421 | $109,632 | $376,200 | $1,046 | 1.9% | 45.8% |
| 02815 | Clayville | 178 | $209,050 | — | — | 0.0% | 83.6% |
| 02910 | Cranston | 23,406 | $85,909 | $302,400 | $1,385 | 6.0% | 43.8% |
| 02920 | Cranston | 36,332 | $79,246 | $336,900 | $1,271 | 6.6% | 43.3% |
| 02921 | Cranston | 12,673 | $135,500 | $523,900 | $1,439 | 2.5% | 57.0% |
| 02864 | Cumberland | 36,383 | $118,737 | $394,800 | $1,251 | 2.6% | 54.0% |
| 02914 | East Providence | 21,397 | $60,838 | $309,600 | $1,165 | 3.8% | 37.9% |
| 02824 | Forestdale | 375 | $158,438 | $414,100 | — | 0.0% | 52.5% |
| 02825 | Foster | 5,861 | $110,177 | $398,900 | $1,525 | 0.4% | 43.0% |
| 02826 | Glendale | 615 | $75,347 | $266,400 | — | 15.0% | 28.1% |
| 02828 | Greenville | 7,058 | $94,746 | $400,900 | $999 | 5.0% | 51.7% |
| 02830 | Harrisville | 6,936 | $121,611 | $381,200 | $981 | 5.1% | 41.5% |
| 02831 | Hope | 3,665 | $135,106 | $468,600 | $1,723 | 0.2% | 50.5% |
| 02919 | Johnston | 29,473 | $87,811 | $326,100 | $1,259 | 6.9% | 37.0% |
| 02865 | Lincoln | 18,033 | $117,042 | $427,700 | $1,206 | 5.5% | 56.3% |
| 02838 | Manville | 4,007 | $82,075 | $327,500 | $1,311 | 6.1% | 59.9% |
| 02839 | Mapleville | 1,690 | $100,906 | $321,400 | $1,402 | 2.4% | 45.4% |
| 02911 | North Providence | 14,963 | $85,803 | $319,300 | $1,480 | 5.8% | 44.7% |
| 02857 | North Scituate | 8,095 | $108,813 | $387,500 | $1,463 | 2.4% | 49.7% |
| 02896 | North Smithfield | 11,683 | $109,436 | $423,500 | $1,282 | 3.4% | 49.7% |
| 02858 | Oakland | 280 | $92,016 | $342,900 | — | 0.0% | 36.1% |
| 02859 | Pascoag | 6,803 | $118,662 | $361,600 | $1,223 | 7.8% | 33.6% |
| 02860 | Pawtucket | 47,372 | $59,954 | $287,400 | $1,112 | 8.0% | 37.3% |
| 02861 | Pawtucket | 27,928 | $83,044 | $285,200 | $1,278 | 5.5% | 31.9% |
| 02903 | Providence | 12,309 | $62,987 | $365,600 | $1,640 | 5.9% | 57.6% |
| 02904 | Providence | 32,462 | $64,637 | $302,200 | $1,217 | 6.0% | 41.6% |
| 02905 | Providence | 24,780 | $57,126 | $322,700 | $1,103 | 10.8% | 43.2% |
| 02906 | Providence | 26,327 | $102,796 | $582,700 | $1,729 | 5.3% | 81.5% |
| 02907 | Providence | 31,427 | $49,564 | $311,600 | $1,136 | 8.6% | 30.0% |
| 02908 | Providence | 39,661 | $74,341 | $293,800 | $1,381 | 5.4% | 38.0% |
| 02909 | Providence | 44,445 | $63,950 | $283,800 | $1,258 | 8.7% | 30.9% |
| 02915 | Riverside | 16,848 | $90,558 | $317,600 | $1,482 | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| 02916 | Rumford | 8,725 | $96,293 | $360,400 | $1,267 | 6.6% | 51.9% |
| 02876 | Slatersville | 444 | $33,008 | — | $1,694 | 0.0% | 22.4% |
| 02917 | Smithfield | 15,068 | $106,772 | $416,100 | $988 | 6.7% | 50.7% |
| 02895 | Woonsocket | 43,081 | $58,579 | $267,900 | $1,116 | 8.1% | 29.6% |