ZIP Code 02914
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East Providence · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 21,963
- Median income
- $61,191
- Median home value
- $359,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.3%
- Land area
- 12.7 sq mi
1,735/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
New York
ZIP code 02914 in East Providence, Rhode Island has a population of 21,963. The median household income is $61,191, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $359,400, 29% above the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.7 square miles in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 21,963 residents, producing a population density of 1,735 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02914 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02914 sits at $61,191 (40% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $43,258. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $359,400 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,220 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02914
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,258
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02914 vs 02916 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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