Johnston, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02919
Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,790
- 473/sq mi High-density area
- $91,775
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 473
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02919 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 02919 (Johnston, RI) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 271.3 in 2023 to 287.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02919 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 28,790 residents across 60.9 square miles, a density of 473 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02919 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,775 (10% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,321. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $355,800 (22% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,275; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02919 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 02919
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnston, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02919.
- Construction
Construction
171 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 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 02919, Johnston, 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
28,790
Population
60.9
Area (sq mi)
473
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02919?
44.5
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
9.9%
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?
$91,775
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$47,321
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02919 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Johnston, 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)
$91,775 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
12,313housing units
12,313
Total Housing Units
11,660
Occupied Units
653
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,275
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02919 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 191 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 214 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 247 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 271 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 287 |
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 1,053 business establishments in ZIP 02919, employing approximately 15,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,128,761,000.
1,053
Businesses
15,255
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 171 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 113 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0.9% |
| Information | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 02919 vs 02921 →
ZIP 02919 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02904
Providence (02904)
29,359 residents
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
28,790 residents
- 02911 15,574
North Providence (02911)
15,574 residents
- 02917 13,762
Smithfield (02917)
13,762 residents
- 02921 12,361
Cranston (02921)
12,361 residents
- 02857 8,412
North Scituate (02857)
8,412 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02919 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02919 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02921
Cranston (02921)
$147,204 median income
- 02917
Smithfield (02917)
$110,938 median income
- 02857
North Scituate (02857)
$108,679 median income
- 02828
Greenville (02828)
$97,196 median income
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
$91,775 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02904
Providence (02904)
$67,003 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02919 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02921 | Cranston, RI | 12,361 | 4.5 mi |
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 15,574 | 3.0 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 43,540 | 3.6 mi |
| 02917 | Smithfield, RI | 13,762 | 5.5 mi |
| 02828 | Greenville, RI | 7,704 | 4.0 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 4.4 mi |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 37,547 | 5.0 mi |
| 02857 | North Scituate, RI | 8,412 | 5.8 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 4.9 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02919, 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 (28,790 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 02919 in?
ZIP code 02919 (Johnston) 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 02919?
ZIP code 02919 in Johnston, RI has a population of 28,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02919?
The median household income in ZIP 02919 is $91,775, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02919?
The median home value in ZIP 02919 is $355,800, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02919?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02919 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02919?
ZIP code 02919 has 1,053 business establishments employing approximately 15,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02919?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02919 are: Construction (171), Retail trade (122), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (113). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02919?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02919 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 02919?
In ZIP code 02919, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 02919?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02919 is 23.6 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 02919?
In ZIP code 02919, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02919?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02919 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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