Providence, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02903
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,780
- 2,376/sq mi High-density area
- $64,476
- Median income Near-median income area
- $408,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Providence pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,376
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02903 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02903 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 10,780 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 2,376 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02903 reports a modest median household income of $64,476 (37% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,047. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $408,900 (11% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,713; 24.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02903 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 02903
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02903.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
369 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
270 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
184 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
162 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
155 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 02903, Providence, 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
10,780
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
2,376
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02903?
35.5
Median Age
42.6%
Male
57.4%
Female
21.7%
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?
$64,476
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$56,047
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02903 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Providence, 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)
$64,476 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
6,911housing units
6,911
Total Housing Units
5,996
Occupied Units
915
Vacant Units
1.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,900
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,713
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,591 business establishments in ZIP 02903, employing approximately 43,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,266,092,000.
1,591
Businesses
43,239
Employees
$3.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 369 | 23.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 270 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 184 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 162 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 155 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 3.3% |
| Information | 45 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 32 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 30 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 02903 vs 02912 →
ZIP 02903 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02904
Providence (02904)
29,359 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02905
Providence (02905)
25,223 residents
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
21,963 residents
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
21,000 residents
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
19,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02903 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02903 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02906
Providence (02906)
$103,050 median income
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
$91,867 median income
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
$90,698 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02904
Providence (02904)
$67,003 median income
- 02909
Providence (02909)
$64,649 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02905
Providence (02905)
$62,908 median income
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
$61,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02903 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 0.6 mi |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 27,445 | 1.6 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 28,387 | 1.8 mi |
| 02905 | Providence, RI | 25,223 | 2.2 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 43,540 | 2.2 mi |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 21,963 | 2.3 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 2.0 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 3.2 mi |
| 02910 | Cranston, RI | 21,000 | 3.2 mi |
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 19,912 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02903, 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 (10,780 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 02903 in?
ZIP code 02903 (Providence) 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 02903?
ZIP code 02903 in Providence, RI has a population of 10,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02903?
The median household income in ZIP 02903 is $64,476, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02903?
The median home value in ZIP 02903 is $408,900, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02903?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02903 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02903?
ZIP code 02903 has 1,591 business establishments employing approximately 43,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02903?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02903 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (369), Accommodation and food services (270), Other services (except public administration) (184). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02903?
In ZIP code 02903, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 02903?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02903 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02903?
In ZIP code 02903, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02903?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02903 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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