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North Smithfield, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02896

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

11,537
188/sq mi
$108,983
Median income
$457,400
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Smithfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02896 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02896 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 11,537 residents across 61.5 square miles, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02896 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,983 (7% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,477. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. Median home value sits at $457,400 (0% above the state average), median rent at $1,270 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02896 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 02896

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Smithfield, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02896.

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 02896, North Smithfield, 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

11,537

Population

61.5

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02896?

46.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$108,983

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$54,477

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02896 ranks nationally

North Smithfield, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,983 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,812

Total Housing Units

4,587

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$457,400

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,270

Median Rent

1971

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02896 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 185
2021 +11.4% 206
2022 +12.5% 232
2023 +8.2% 251
2024 +9.8% 276

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 332 business establishments in ZIP 02896, employing approximately 3,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,207,000.

332

Businesses

3,709

Employees

$185.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 58 17.5%
Construction 57 17.2%
Retail trade 44 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 21 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.9%
Manufacturing 12 3.6%
Wholesale trade 11 3.3%
Finance and insurance 10 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 02896 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 02896 ranks #3 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 02896 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 02896 ranks #5 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
02876 Slatersville, RI 430 2.3 mi
02895 Woonsocket, RI 41,186 3.3 mi
02838 Manville, RI 3,400 3.9 mi
01504 Blackstone, MA 9,026 4.8 mi
02826 Glendale, RI 791 4.4 mi
02917 Smithfield, RI 13,762 4.8 mi
01529 Millville, MA 3,190 4.8 mi
02828 Greenville, RI 7,704 6.5 mi
02858 Oakland, RI 570 5.0 mi
02830 Harrisville, RI 5,976 5.1 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 North Smithfield, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02896 in? ▼
ZIP code 02896 (North Smithfield) 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 02896? ▼
ZIP code 02896 in North Smithfield, RI has a population of 11,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02896? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02896 is $108,983, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02896? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02896 is $457,400, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02896? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02896 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02896? ▼
ZIP code 02896 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 3,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02896? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02896 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Construction (57), Retail trade (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02896? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02896 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 02896? ▼
In ZIP code 02896, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 02896? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02896 is 26.8 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 02896? ▼
In ZIP code 02896, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02896? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02896 is 5.3% 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.