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East Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02914

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

21,963
1,735/sq mi
$61,191
Median income
$359,400
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Providence pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,735
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02914 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 21,963 residents across 12.7 square miles, a density of 1,735 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02914 reports a modest median household income of $61,191 (40% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $43,258. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $359,400 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,220 monthly, and 51.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02914 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 02914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02914.

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 02914, East 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

21,963

Population

12.7

Area (sq mi)

1,735

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02914?

45.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

21.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 9.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$61,191

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$43,258

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02914 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,191 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,254

Total Housing Units

9,633

Occupied Units

621

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$359,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,220

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02914 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 204
2021 +15.1% 235
2022 +12.3% 264
2023 +12.1% 296
2024 +7.3% 318

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 736 business establishments in ZIP 02914, employing approximately 11,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,882,000.

736

Businesses

11,471

Employees

$685.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 94 12.8%
Construction 90 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 89 12.1%
Retail trade 82 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 71 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 6.4%
Manufacturing 46 6.3%
Finance and insurance 37 5.0%
Wholesale trade 33 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.0%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%
Information 6 0.8%

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 02914 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 02914 ranks #6 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 02914 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 02914 ranks #9 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
02916 Rumford, RI 8,139 2.2 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 2.3 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.1 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 2.2 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 2.6 mi
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 2.5 mi
02771 Seekonk, MA 13,708 3.0 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 3.3 mi
02861 Pawtucket, RI 26,178 4.5 mi
02860 Pawtucket, RI 45,199 4.1 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
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County East Providence, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02914 in? ▼
ZIP code 02914 (East 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 02914? ▼
ZIP code 02914 in East Providence, RI has a population of 21,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02914? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02914 is $61,191, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02914? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02914 is $359,400, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02914? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02914 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02914? ▼
ZIP code 02914 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 11,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02914? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02914 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Construction (90), Other services (except public administration) (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02914? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02914 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 02914? ▼
In ZIP code 02914, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 02914? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02914 is 19.4 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 02914? ▼
In ZIP code 02914, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02914? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02914 is 13.7% 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.