City

East Providence, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥21,397Population
💰$60,838Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$309,600Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 8.2%Asian: 3.8%Other: 6.8%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic11.8%
Black8.2%
Asian3.8%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma709 (5%)
HS Graduate4,897 (34.3%)
Some College1,800 (12.6%)
Associates1,463 (10.2%)
Bachelors1,604 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree3,819 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,838 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$309,600 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,165/mo
Total Housing Units10,082
Vacant Units871

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About East Providence, RI

East Providence is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,397 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, East Providence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,838 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Providence is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $309,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,165 per month.

The population of East Providence is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.55%).

East Providence, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in East Providence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02914 21,397 $60,838 $309,600 $1,165 3.8% 37.9% 54.2%