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Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02905

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

25,223
2,647/sq mi
$62,908
Median income
$371,900
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
2,647
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02905 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 25,223 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 2,647 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02905 reports a modest median household income of $62,908 (39% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $37,253. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. Housing costs here run $371,900 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,175 a month; 49.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 02905 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Providence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02905.

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 02905, 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

25,223

Population

9.5

Area (sq mi)

2,647

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02905?

35.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

30.2%

Foreign-Born

White 40.6%
African American 13.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%

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?

$62,908

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$37,253

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02905 ranks nationally

Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,908 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,472

Total Housing Units

9,811

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$371,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,175

Median Rent

1938

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02905 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 208
2021 +13.3% 236
2022 +17.4% 277
2023 +10.1% 305
2024 +10.7% 337

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 543 business establishments in ZIP 02905, employing approximately 9,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $612,973,000.

543

Businesses

9,934

Employees

$613.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 67 12.3%
Retail trade 66 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 8.8%
Construction 42 7.7%
Manufacturing 31 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.2%
Wholesale trade 24 4.4%
Educational services 20 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.3%
Information 12 2.2%
Finance and insurance 12 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%

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 02905 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 02905 ranks #5 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 02905 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 02905 ranks #8 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
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 1.6 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 2.2 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.7 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 2.1 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 2.7 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 2.6 mi
02914 East Providence, RI 21,963 2.5 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 3.6 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 3.5 mi
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 3.7 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 Providence, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02905 in? ▼
ZIP code 02905 (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 02905? ▼
ZIP code 02905 in Providence, RI has a population of 25,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02905? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02905 is $62,908, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02905? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02905 is $371,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02905? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02905 is White at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02905? ▼
ZIP code 02905 has 543 business establishments employing approximately 9,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02905? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02905 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Accommodation and food services (67), Retail trade (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02905? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02905 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 02905? ▼
In ZIP code 02905, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 02905? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02905 is 30.3 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 02905? ▼
In ZIP code 02905, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02905? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02905 is 16.8% 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.