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 High-density area
- $61,191
- Median income Below-median income area
- $359,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Providence pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02914 (East Providence, RI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.1 in 2023 to 317.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,258. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,400 (21% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,220; owner occupancy is 51.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02914 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 02914
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Providence, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02914.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02914?
45.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
21.9%
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?
$61,191
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$43,258
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02914 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
East 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)
$61,191 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
10,254housing units
10,254
Total Housing Units
9,633
Occupied Units
621
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,400
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
45,199 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02861
Pawtucket (02861)
26,178 residents
- 02905
Providence (02905)
25,223 residents
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
21,963 residents
- 02915 16,897
Riverside (02915)
16,897 residents
- 02771 13,708
Seekonk (02771)
13,708 residents
- 02903 10,780
Providence (02903)
10,780 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02914 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02914 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02771
Seekonk (02771)
$120,613 median income
- 02906
Providence (02906)
$103,050 median income
- 02916
Rumford (02916)
$95,263 median income
- 02915
Riverside (02915)
$84,414 median income
- 02861
Pawtucket (02861)
$83,411 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02905
Providence (02905)
$62,908 median income
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
$61,539 median income
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
$61,191 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02914, 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 (21,963 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 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.
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