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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
$49,285
Median income
$352,100
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $21,117. Poverty here runs at 24.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $352,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,200 per month, and 25.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 02863 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Providence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 02863?

32.5

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

44.2%

Foreign-Born

White 20.9%
African American 11.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%

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

$21,117

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02863 ranks nationally

Central Falls, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,285 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,426

Total Housing Units

7,683

Occupied Units

743

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.6%
Renter 74.4%

$352,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02863 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Central Falls, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.