Harrisville, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02830
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,976
- 120/sq mi High-density area
- $121,111
- Median income Above-median income area
- $408,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrisville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 120
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02830 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02830 (Harrisville, RI) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.9 in 2023 to 284.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02830 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisville, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 5,976 residents across 50.0 square miles, a density of 120 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02830 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,111 (18% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,557. The poverty rate is 5.3%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $408,700 (11% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,096; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02830 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisville, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02830.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02830, Harrisville, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,976
Population
50.0
Area (sq mi)
120
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02830?
48.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,111
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$48,557
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02830 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Harrisville, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,111 Top 23% higher than 77% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,754housing units
2,754
Total Housing Units
2,630
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,096
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02830 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 188 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 208 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 243 |
| 2023 | +13.8% | 277 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 285 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 02830, employing approximately 789 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,414,000.
124
Businesses
789
Employees
$32.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 26.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 13.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02830 vs 02858 →
ZIP 02830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
13,569 residents
- 02896
North Smithfield (02896)
11,537 residents
- 02814
Chepachet (02814)
7,496 residents
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
6,738 residents
- 02830
Harrisville (02830)
5,976 residents
- 01529 3,190
Millville (01529)
3,190 residents
- 02839 1,902
Mapleville (02839)
1,902 residents
- 02826 791
Glendale (02826)
791 residents
- 02858 570
Oakland (02858)
570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02830 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02858
Oakland (02858)
$128,568 median income
- 01529
Millville (01529)
$127,188 median income
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
$124,592 median income
- 01569
Uxbridge (01569)
$124,222 median income
- 02830
Harrisville (02830)
$121,111 median income
- 02814
Chepachet (02814)
$110,764 median income
- 02896
North Smithfield (02896)
$108,983 median income
- 02839
Mapleville (02839)
$97,292 median income
- 02826
Glendale (02826)
$78,843 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02830 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02858 | Oakland, RI | 570 | 1.3 mi |
| 02826 | Glendale, RI | 791 | 0.9 mi |
| 02839 | Mapleville, RI | 1,902 | 2.7 mi |
| 02876 | Slatersville, RI | 430 | 3.6 mi |
| 01569 | Uxbridge, MA | 13,569 | 5.3 mi |
| 02896 | North Smithfield, RI | 11,537 | 5.1 mi |
| 02859 | Pascoag, RI | 6,738 | 5.0 mi |
| 01529 | Millville, MA | 3,190 | 5.4 mi |
| 02814 | Chepachet, RI | 7,496 | 6.3 mi |
| 01525 | Linwood, MA | 290 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02830, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,976 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02830 in?
ZIP code 02830 (Harrisville) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02830?
ZIP code 02830 in Harrisville, RI has a population of 5,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02830?
The median household income in ZIP 02830 is $121,111, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02830?
The median home value in ZIP 02830 is $408,700, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02830 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02830?
ZIP code 02830 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02830 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02830 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02830?
In ZIP code 02830, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02830 is 35.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02830?
In ZIP code 02830, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02830 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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