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Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02909

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

43,540
4,853/sq mi
$64,649
Median income
$325,300
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
4,853
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02909 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02909 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 43,540 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 4,853 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02909 reports a modest median household income of $64,649 (37% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $28,721. Poverty here runs at 24.4%, with unemployment measured at 11.3%. Housing costs here run $325,300 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,366 a month; 39.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02909 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02909

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02909.

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 02909, 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

43,540

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

4,853

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02909?

32.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

37.5%

Foreign-Born

White 27.8%
African American 10.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%

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?

$64,649

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$28,721

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02909 ranks nationally

Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,649 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,637

Total Housing Units

16,084

Occupied Units

2,553

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.8%
Renter 60.2%

$325,300

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,366

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

407

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+307%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02909 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 240
2021 +18.7% 284
2022 +16.7% 332
2023 +10.3% 366
2024 +11.3% 407

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 805 business establishments in ZIP 02909, employing approximately 6,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,455,000.

805

Businesses

6,773

Employees

$320.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 94 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 91 11.3%
Construction 83 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 57 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 48 6.0%
Manufacturing 44 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 5.2%
Wholesale trade 32 4.0%
Finance and insurance 15 1.9%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Information 8 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 02909 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 02909 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02909 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 02909 ranks #8 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
02908 Providence, RI 37,467 1.5 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 2.2 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 2.0 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.6 mi
02904 Providence, RI 29,359 2.9 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 2.6 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 3.2 mi
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 3.7 mi
02919 Johnston, RI 28,790 3.6 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
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
02904 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 29,359

Related Areas

Providence County Providence, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02909 in? ▼
ZIP code 02909 (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 02909? ▼
ZIP code 02909 in Providence, RI has a population of 43,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02909? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02909 is $64,649, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02909? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02909 is $325,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02909? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02909 is Two or More Ethnicities at 30.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02909? ▼
ZIP code 02909 has 805 business establishments employing approximately 6,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02909? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02909 are: Retail trade (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02909? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02909 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. 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 02909? ▼
In ZIP code 02909, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 02909? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02909 is 27.3 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 02909? ▼
In ZIP code 02909, approximately 39.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02909? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02909 is 24.4% 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.