City

Smithfield, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥15,068Population
💰$106,772Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$416,100Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 3.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Black1.4%
Asian3.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
23%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,245 (26.7%)
Some College779 (9.3%)
Associates1,074 (12.8%)
Bachelors886 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree3,381 (40.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 40.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate40.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,772 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$416,100 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units5,119
Vacant Units236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Smithfield, RI

Smithfield is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,068 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Smithfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,772 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Smithfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $416,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithfield is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02917 15,068 $106,772 $416,100 $988 6.7% 50.7% 78.4%