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 High-density area
- $108,983
- Median income Above-median income area
- $457,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02896 (North Smithfield, RI) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.3 in 2023 to 276.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,477. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $457,400 (0% above the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,270; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02896 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$54,477
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02896 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
North Smithfield, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,983 Top 39% higher than 61% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,812housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02896 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02895
Woonsocket (02895)
41,186 residents
- 02917 13,762
Smithfield (02917)
13,762 residents
- 02896 11,537
North Smithfield (02896)
11,537 residents
- 01504 9,026
Blackstone (01504)
9,026 residents
- 02828 7,704
Greenville (02828)
7,704 residents
- 02830 5,976
Harrisville (02830)
5,976 residents
- 02838 3,400
Manville (02838)
3,400 residents
- 01529 3,190
Millville (01529)
3,190 residents
- 02826 791
Glendale (02826)
791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02896 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02896 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02858
Oakland (02858)
$128,568 median income
- 01529
Millville (01529)
$127,188 median income
- 02830
Harrisville (02830)
$121,111 median income
- 02917
Smithfield (02917)
$110,938 median income
- 02896
North Smithfield (02896)
$108,983 median income
- 02838
Manville (02838)
$97,273 median income
- 02828
Greenville (02828)
$97,196 median income
- 01504
Blackstone (01504)
$94,191 median income
- 02826
Glendale (02826)
$78,843 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02896, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,537 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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