Central Falls, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02863
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,385
- 6,236/sq mi High-density area
- $49,285
- Median income Below-median income area
- $352,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,236
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02863 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central Falls, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 19,385 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 6,236 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02863 reports a modest median household income of $49,285 (52% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,117. The poverty rate is 24.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $352,100 (23% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,200; owner occupancy is 25.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02863 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 02863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central Falls, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02863.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 02863, Central Falls, 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
19,385
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
6,236
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02863?
32.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
44.2%
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?
$49,285
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$21,117
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02863 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Central Falls, 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)
$49,285 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
8,426housing units
8,426
Total Housing Units
7,683
Occupied Units
743
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,200
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 293 business establishments in ZIP 02863, employing approximately 2,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,758,000.
293
Businesses
2,676
Employees
$123.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 21.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 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 02863 vs 02860 →
ZIP 02863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
45,199 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02904
Providence (02904)
29,359 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02861
Pawtucket (02861)
26,178 residents
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
21,963 residents
- 02863
Central Falls (02863)
19,385 residents
- 02865 16,951
Lincoln (02865)
16,951 residents
- 02903 10,780
Providence (02903)
10,780 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02863 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02865
Lincoln (02865)
$105,958 median income
- 02906
Providence (02906)
$103,050 median income
- 02916
Rumford (02916)
$95,263 median income
- 02861
Pawtucket (02861)
$83,411 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02904
Providence (02904)
$67,003 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
$61,539 median income
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
$61,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02863 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 45,199 | 1.4 mi |
| 02861 | Pawtucket, RI | 26,178 | 2.3 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 28,387 | 3.5 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 3.0 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 4.5 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 3.2 mi |
| 02916 | Rumford, RI | 8,139 | 3.8 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 5.0 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 4.2 mi |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 21,963 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02863, 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 (19,385 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 02863 in?
ZIP code 02863 (Central Falls) 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 02863?
ZIP code 02863 in Central Falls, RI has a population of 19,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02863?
The median household income in ZIP 02863 is $49,285, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02863?
The median home value in ZIP 02863 is $352,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02863 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02863?
ZIP code 02863 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 2,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02863 are: Construction (63), Accommodation and food services (45), Retail trade (39). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02863?
In ZIP code 02863, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 02863?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02863 is 27.4 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 02863?
In ZIP code 02863, approximately 25.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02863 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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