ZIP Code 02908
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Providence · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 37,467
- Median income
- $73,081
- Median home value
- $324,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 8.2 sq mi
4,578/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.9
New York
ZIP code 02908 in Providence, Rhode Island has a population of 37,467. The median household income is $73,081, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $324,100, 17% above the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.2 square miles in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 37,467 residents, producing a population density of 4,578 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 02908 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02908 sits at $73,081 (29% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $36,266. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $324,100 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,409 per month, and 46.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02908 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 02908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02908.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 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 02908, 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
37,467
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
4,578
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02908?
33.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
32.0%
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?
$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
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?
16,911
Total Housing Units
14,756
Occupied Units
2,155
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02908 vs 02904 →
| 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 |
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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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