ZIP Code 02906
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Providence · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 28,387
- Median income
- $103,050
- Median home value
- $638,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 79.5%
- Land area
- 8.4 sq mi
3,383/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
New York
ZIP code 02906 in Providence, Rhode Island has a population of 28,387. The median household income is $103,050, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $638,600, 130% above the US average. 79.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.4 square miles in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 28,387 residents, producing a population density of 3,383 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 02906 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02906 sits at $103,050 (1% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $76,154. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $638,600 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,807 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02906 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 02906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02906.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 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 02906, Providence, 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
28,387
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
3,383
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02906?
35.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
16.4%
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?
$103,050
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$76,154
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
13,424
Total Housing Units
12,517
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$638,600
Median Home Value
+40% vs state
$1,807
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
+15.5%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02906 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 209 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 232 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 274 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 301 |
| 2024 | +15.5% | 348 |
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 736 business establishments in ZIP 02906, employing approximately 11,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $631,776,000.
736
Businesses
11,971
Employees
$631.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 21.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 118 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 24 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.9% |
| Information | 18 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 02906 vs 02912 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 1.1 mi |
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 45,199 | 2.1 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 1.8 mi |
| 02916 | Rumford, RI | 8,139 | 2.0 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 2.4 mi |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 21,963 | 2.2 mi |
| 02863 | Central Falls, RI | 19,385 | 3.5 mi |
| 02905 | Providence, RI | 25,223 | 3.6 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 2.8 mi |
| 02771 | Seekonk, MA | 13,708 | 3.7 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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