City

Providence, RI

12 ZIP codes  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥219,179Population
💰$67,848Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$339,178Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38%Hispanic: 40.8%Black: 10.6%Asian: 5.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White38.0%
Hispanic40.8%
Black10.6%
Asian5.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.10
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma4,665 (3.8%)
HS Graduate36,057 (29.7%)
Some College12,623 (10.4%)
Associates14,511 (11.9%)
Bachelors7,669 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree45,983 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.3%Renter: 57.7%Tenure
Owner42.3%
Renter57.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,848 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$339,178 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,319/mo
Total Housing Units92,205
Vacant Units9,548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Providence, RI

Providence is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 12 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 219,179 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.19 years.

Economically, Providence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,847 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Providence is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $339,178, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,319 per month.

The population of Providence is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 40.8%.

Providence, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island. Spread across 12 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Providence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02903 12,309 $62,987 $365,600 $1,640 5.9% 57.6% 21.9%
02904 32,462 $64,637 $302,200 $1,217 6.0% 41.6% 51.3%
02905 24,780 $57,126 $322,700 $1,103 10.8% 43.2% 51.0%
02906 26,327 $102,796 $582,700 $1,729 5.3% 81.5% 50.1%
02907 31,427 $49,564 $311,600 $1,136 8.6% 30.0% 37.4%
02908 39,661 $74,341 $293,800 $1,381 5.4% 38.0% 46.5%
02909 44,445 $63,950 $283,800 $1,258 8.7% 30.9% 39.2%