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 High-density area
- $62,908
- Median income Near-median income area
- $371,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02905 (Providence, RI) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.7 in 2023 to 337.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,253. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $371,900 (19% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,175; owner occupancy is 49.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02905 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 02905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02905.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02905?
35.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
30.2%
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?
$62,908
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$37,253
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02905 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)
$62,908 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
10,472housing units
10,472
Total Housing Units
9,811
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02905 vs 02907 →
ZIP 02905 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
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 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
- 02915 16,897
Riverside (02915)
16,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02905 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02905 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
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
$84,414 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 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 02905 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02905, 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 (25,223 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 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.
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