City

North Smithfield, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥11,683Population
💰$109,436Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$423,500Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,765 (21.3%)
Some College1,049 (12.6%)
Associates1,305 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,167 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree2,961 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,436 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$423,500 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,282/mo
Total Housing Units4,759
Vacant Units234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About North Smithfield, RI

North Smithfield is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,683 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, North Smithfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,436 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in North Smithfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,282 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Smithfield is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

North Smithfield, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in North Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02896 11,683 $109,436 $423,500 $1,282 3.4% 49.7% 81.0%