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Woonsocket, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02895

Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,186
2,051/sq mi
$61,059
Median income
$311,000
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woonsocket pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
2,051
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02895 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02895 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 41,186 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 2,051 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02895 reports a modest median household income of $61,059 (40% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $31,639. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $311,000 (32% below the state average), median rent at $1,161 a month, and owner-occupancy at 37.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02895 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 02895

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woonsocket, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02895.

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 02895, Woonsocket, 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

41,186

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

2,051

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02895?

35.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 56.5%
African American 7.1%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%

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

How ZIP 02895 ranks nationally

Woonsocket, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,059 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

Owner 37.2%
Renter 62.8%

$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

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ZIP 02895 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 02895 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02895 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 02895 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396
02904 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 29,359

Related Areas

Providence County Woonsocket, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02895 in? ▼
ZIP code 02895 (Woonsocket) 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 02895? ▼
ZIP code 02895 in Woonsocket, RI has a population of 41,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02895? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02895 is $61,059, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02895? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02895 is $311,000, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02895? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02895 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02895? ▼
ZIP code 02895 has 734 business establishments employing approximately 13,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02895? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02895 are: Retail trade (116), Health care and social assistance (102), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02895? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02895 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 02895? ▼
In ZIP code 02895, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 02895? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02895 is 29.3 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 02895? ▼
In ZIP code 02895, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02895? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02895 is 18.7% 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.