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Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02906

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

28,387
3,383/sq mi
$103,050
Median income
$638,600
Median home value
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
3,383
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 28,387 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 3,383 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,050 (1% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $76,154. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02906, plus 6 more within Providence County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 02906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02906.

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 02906, 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

28,387

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

3,383

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02906?

35.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 12.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

How ZIP 02906 ranks nationally

Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,050 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.5%

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

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$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

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ZIP 02906 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 02906 ranks #4 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 02906 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 02906 ranks #2 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
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

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 02906 in? ▼
ZIP code 02906 (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 02906? ▼
ZIP code 02906 in Providence, RI has a population of 28,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02906 is $103,050, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02906 is $638,600, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02906 is White at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02906? ▼
ZIP code 02906 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 11,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02906 are: Health care and social assistance (161), Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Accommodation and food services (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02906 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 02906? ▼
In ZIP code 02906, 86.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.5% 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 02906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02906 is 24.4 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 02906? ▼
In ZIP code 02906, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02906 is 13.9% 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.