ZIP Code 02917
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Smithfield · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 13,762
- Median income
- $110,938
- Median home value
- $451,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.9%
- Land area
- 55.3 sq mi
249/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 02917 in Smithfield, Rhode Island has a population of 13,762. The median household income is $110,938, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $451,800, 62% above the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.3 square miles in Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 13,762 residents, producing a population density of 249 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 02917 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02917 sits at $110,938 (8% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $44,488. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $451,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,001 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, 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 02917 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 02917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02917.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
51 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 02917, Smithfield, 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
13,762
Population
55.3
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02917?
36.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.2%
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?
$110,938
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$44,488
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 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?
5,138
Total Housing Units
4,979
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$451,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,001
Median Rent
1979
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02917 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 210 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 242 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 265 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 296 |
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 599 business establishments in ZIP 02917, employing approximately 13,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,253,374,000.
599
Businesses
13,397
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 82 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.2% |
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 02917 vs 02828 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02828 | Greenville, RI | 7,704 | 2.7 mi |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 16,951 | 3.9 mi |
| 02919 | Johnston, RI | 28,790 | 5.5 mi |
| 02896 | North Smithfield, RI | 11,537 | 4.8 mi |
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 15,574 | 4.4 mi |
| 02838 | Manville, RI | 3,400 | 4.8 mi |
| 02802 | Albion, RI | 786 | 4.7 mi |
| 02895 | Woonsocket, RI | 41,186 | 6.7 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 5.6 mi |
| 01504 | Blackstone, MA | 9,026 | 9.2 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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