ZIP Code 02895
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Woonsocket · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 41,186
- Median income
- $61,059
- Median home value
- $311,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 20.1 sq mi
2,051/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
New York
ZIP code 02895 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island has a population of 41,186. The median household income is $61,059, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $311,000, 12% above the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02895 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 41,186 residents, producing a population density of 2,051 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02895 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02895 sits at $61,059 (40% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $31,639. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $311,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 37.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02895 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02895 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02895
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02895.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02895, Woonsocket, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,186
Population
20.1
Area (sq mi)
2,051
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02895?
35.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
14.6%
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?
$61,059
Median Household Income
-40% vs state
$31,639
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,429
Total Housing Units
17,618
Occupied Units
1,811
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$1,161
Median Rent
1952
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02895 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 191 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 215 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 246 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 269 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 293 |
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 734 business establishments in ZIP 02895, employing approximately 13,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $808,908,000.
734
Businesses
13,742
Employees
$808.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 116 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 76 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.0% |
| Information | 11 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 02895 vs 02838 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02838 | Manville, RI | 3,400 | 2.7 mi |
| 01504 | Blackstone, MA | 9,026 | 3.1 mi |
| 02896 | North Smithfield, RI | 11,537 | 3.3 mi |
| 02876 | Slatersville, RI | 430 | 4.3 mi |
| 02802 | Albion, RI | 786 | 4.1 mi |
| 02019 | Bellingham, MA | 16,332 | 5.5 mi |
| 02864 | Cumberland, RI | 33,396 | 4.6 mi |
| 01529 | Millville, MA | 3,190 | 4.8 mi |
| 02917 | Smithfield, RI | 13,762 | 6.7 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 6.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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