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 High-density area
- $95,263
- Median income Above-median income area
- $404,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02916 (Rumford, RI) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.2 in 2023 to 297.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,415. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $404,100 (12% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,310; 71.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02916 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 02916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rumford, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02916.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02916?
44.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
11.0%
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?
$95,263
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$56,415
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02916 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Rumford, 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)
$95,263 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,936housing units
3,936
Total Housing Units
3,822
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$404,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02916 vs 02861 →
ZIP 02916 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
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02906
Providence (02906)
28,387 residents
- 02861
Pawtucket (02861)
26,178 residents
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
21,963 residents
- 02863
Central Falls (02863)
19,385 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 02916 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02916 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
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 median income
- 02860
Pawtucket (02860)
$61,539 median income
- 02914
East Providence (02914)
$61,191 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02916, 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 (8,139 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 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.
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