ZIP Code 02896
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North Smithfield · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 11,537
- Median income
- $108,983
- Median home value
- $457,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 61.5 sq mi
188/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
New York
ZIP code 02896 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island has a population of 11,537. The median household income is $108,983, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $457,400, 64% above the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02896 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.5 square miles in North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 11,537 residents, producing a population density of 188 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 02896 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02896 sits at $108,983 (7% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,477. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $457,400 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,270 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02896 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 02896
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02896.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 02896, North Smithfield, 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
11,537
Population
61.5
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02896?
46.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
4.5%
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?
$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
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?
4,812
Total Housing Units
4,587
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02896 vs 02876 →
| 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 |
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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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