City

Woonsocket, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥43,081Population
💰$58,579Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$267,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.8%Hispanic: 25.8%Black: 6%Asian: 6.9%Other: 6.5%Race
White53.8%
Hispanic25.8%
Black6.0%
Asian6.9%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma634 (2.5%)
HS Graduate9,245 (35.9%)
Some College4,845 (18.8%)
Associates3,419 (13.3%)
Bachelors2,212 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree5,426 (21%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College18.8%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.2%Renter: 61.8%Tenure
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,579 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$267,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units19,443
Vacant Units1,971

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43,081 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Woonsocket is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,579 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Woonsocket is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,116 per month. At 38.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Woonsocket is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Woonsocket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02895 43,081 $58,579 $267,900 $1,116 8.1% 29.6% 38.2%