PlainZIP

Rumford, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02916

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

8,139
1,226/sq mi
$95,263
Median income
$404,100
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,226
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02916 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02916 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rumford, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 8,139 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,226 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02916 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,263 (7% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $56,415. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $404,100 (12% below the state average), median rent at $1,310 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 02916 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Providence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rumford, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02916.

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 02916, Rumford, 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

8,139

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

1,226

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02916?

44.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$95,263

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$56,415

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02916 ranks nationally

Rumford, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,263 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,936

Total Housing Units

3,822

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$404,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,310

Median Rent

1953

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02916 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 190
2021 +16.7% 222
2022 +13.1% 251
2023 +6.2% 266
2024 +11.8% 298

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 231 business establishments in ZIP 02916, employing approximately 3,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,287,000.

231

Businesses

3,713

Employees

$220.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 16.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 24 10.4%
Retail trade 20 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 8.2%
Manufacturing 18 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.8%
Wholesale trade 16 6.9%
Finance and insurance 15 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Educational services 5 2.2%

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 02916 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 02916 ranks #0 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 02916 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 02916 ranks #3 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
02861 Pawtucket, RI 26,178 2.3 mi
02771 Seekonk, MA 13,708 1.8 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 2.0 mi
02914 East Providence, RI 21,963 2.2 mi
02860 Pawtucket, RI 45,199 2.6 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 4.6 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.9 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 3.5 mi
02863 Central Falls, RI 19,385 3.8 mi
02908 Providence, RI 37,467 4.4 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 Rumford, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02916 in? ▼
ZIP code 02916 (Rumford) 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 02916? ▼
ZIP code 02916 in Rumford, RI has a population of 8,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02916? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02916 is $95,263, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02916? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02916 is $404,100, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02916? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02916 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02916? ▼
ZIP code 02916 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 3,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02916? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02916 are: Construction (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02916? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02916 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 02916? ▼
In ZIP code 02916, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 02916? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02916 is 25.8 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 02916? ▼
In ZIP code 02916, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02916? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02916 is 6.2% 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.