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Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02908

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

37,467
4,578/sq mi
$73,081
Median income
$324,100
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
4,578
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02908 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02908 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 37,467 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 4,578 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02908 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,081 (29% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $36,266. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $324,100 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,409 monthly, and 46.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 02908 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 02908

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02908.

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 02908, 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

37,467

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

4,578

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02908?

33.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

32.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 13.6%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%

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?

$73,081

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$36,266

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02908 ranks nationally

Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,081 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,911

Total Housing Units

14,756

Occupied Units

2,155

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$324,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,409

Median Rent

1942

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

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

367

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+267%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02908 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +267% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 217
2021 +16.6% 253
2022 +14.8% 290
2023 +12.0% 325
2024 +12.7% 367

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 566 business establishments in ZIP 02908, employing approximately 11,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $801,412,000.

566

Businesses

11,244

Employees

$801.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 12.7%
Construction 68 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 68 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 67 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 54 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 29 5.1%
Finance and insurance 26 4.6%
Wholesale trade 20 3.5%
Manufacturing 19 3.4%
Educational services 14 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 1.9%
Information 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 02908 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 02908 ranks #3 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 02908 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 02908 ranks #5 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
02904 Providence, RI 29,359 1.5 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 1.5 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 2.4 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.0 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 2.0 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 2.9 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 2.2 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 4.4 mi
02860 Pawtucket, RI 45,199 3.3 mi
02865 Lincoln, RI 16,951 5.1 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
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396
02904 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 29,359

Related Areas

Providence County Providence, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02908 in? ▼
ZIP code 02908 (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 02908? ▼
ZIP code 02908 in Providence, RI has a population of 37,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02908? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02908 is $73,081, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02908? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02908 is $324,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02908? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02908 is White at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02908? ▼
ZIP code 02908 has 566 business establishments employing approximately 11,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02908? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02908 are: Retail trade (72), Construction (68), Accommodation and food services (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02908? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02908 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 267%. 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 02908? ▼
In ZIP code 02908, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 02908? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02908 is 25.5 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 02908? ▼
In ZIP code 02908, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02908? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02908 is 16.3% 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.