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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
$89,456
Median income
$360,200
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $48,351. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. Housing costs here run $360,200 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,524 a month; 67.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02911 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 02911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02911.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02911?

39.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 9.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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

$48,351

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02911 ranks nationally

North Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,456 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,136

Total Housing Units

6,903

Occupied Units

233

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$360,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02911 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 02911 ranks #9 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 02911 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 02911 ranks #4 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 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

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 North Providence, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.