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Riverside, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02915

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

16,897
1,177/sq mi
$84,414
Median income
$357,600
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riverside pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,177
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02915 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverside, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 16,897 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,177 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02915 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,414 (18% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $47,560. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $357,600 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,443 a month; 65.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02915 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 02915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02915.

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 02915, Riverside, 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

16,897

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

1,177

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02915?

45.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$84,414

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$47,560

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02915 ranks nationally

Riverside, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,414 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,731

Total Housing Units

7,381

Occupied Units

350

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$357,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,443

Median Rent

1961

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02915 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 198
2021 +13.7% 225
2022 +11.5% 251
2023 +19.0% 299
2024 +5.7% 316

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 345 business establishments in ZIP 02915, employing approximately 5,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,344,000.

345

Businesses

5,957

Employees

$385.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 59 17.1%
Construction 57 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 34 9.9%
Finance and insurance 33 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.4%
Retail trade 24 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.6%
Wholesale trade 15 4.3%
Manufacturing 13 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.6%
Information 7 2.0%
Educational services 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%

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 02915 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 02915 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 02915 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 02915 ranks #6 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
02914 East Providence, RI 21,963 2.6 mi
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 2.6 mi
02806 Barrington, RI 16,310 2.9 mi
02916 Rumford, RI 8,139 4.6 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 4.4 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 3.7 mi
02771 Seekonk, MA 13,708 4.5 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 4.1 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 4.1 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 4.3 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 Riverside, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02915 in? ▼
ZIP code 02915 (Riverside) 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 02915? ▼
ZIP code 02915 in Riverside, RI has a population of 16,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02915? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02915 is $84,414, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02915? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02915 is $357,600, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02915? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02915 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02915? ▼
ZIP code 02915 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 5,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02915? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02915 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02915? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02915 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 02915? ▼
In ZIP code 02915, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 02915? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02915 is 25.1 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 02915? ▼
In ZIP code 02915, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02915? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02915 is 7.6% 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.