North Providence, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02911
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,574
- 2,415/sq mi High-density area
- $89,456
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Providence pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,415
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02911 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02911 (North Providence, RI) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.6 in 2023 to 310.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02911 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 15,574 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 2,415 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02911 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,456 (13% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,351. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $360,200 (21% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,524; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02911 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02911
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Providence, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02911.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02911, North 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
15,574
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
2,415
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02911?
39.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
13.4%
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?
$89,456
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$48,351
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02911 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
North Providence, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,456 28th percentile higher than 28% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,136housing units
7,136
Total Housing Units
6,903
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,524
Median Rent
1958
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02911 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 200 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 232 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 268 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 284 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 310 |
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 253 business establishments in ZIP 02911, employing approximately 2,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,984,000.
253
Businesses
2,005
Employees
$77.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.2% |
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 02911 vs 02904 →
ZIP 02911 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
45,199 residents
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02904
Providence (02904)
29,359 residents
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
28,790 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02865 16,951
Lincoln (02865)
16,951 residents
- 02911 15,574
North Providence (02911)
15,574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02911 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02911 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02865
Lincoln (02865)
$105,958 median income
- 02906
Providence (02906)
$103,050 median income
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
$91,775 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02904
Providence (02904)
$67,003 median income
- 02909
Providence (02909)
$64,649 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02911 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 2.0 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 2.2 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 43,540 | 2.6 mi |
| 02919 | Johnston, RI | 28,790 | 3.0 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 4.2 mi |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 37,547 | 6.0 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 28,387 | 4.4 mi |
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 45,199 | 4.5 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 4.2 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02911, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,574 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02911 in?
ZIP code 02911 (North 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 02911?
ZIP code 02911 in North Providence, RI has a population of 15,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02911?
The median household income in ZIP 02911 is $89,456, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02911?
The median home value in ZIP 02911 is $360,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02911?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02911 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02911?
ZIP code 02911 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 2,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02911?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02911 are: Health care and social assistance (38), Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02911?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02911 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 02911?
In ZIP code 02911, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 02911?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02911 is 26.1 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 02911?
In ZIP code 02911, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02911?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02911 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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