02905

Providence, RI

Total Population

25,674

Median Household Income

$53,668

Median Home Value

$296,700

Median Rent

$1,104

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$53,668

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$296,700

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,104

100% above state median

Median Age

34.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Providence, RI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$53,668

-28.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-65,855,722

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.53 people

Total Households

9,658

Family Households

35.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

34.3%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

26.0%

#3 Industry

Finance

16.0%

Total Employed Residents:6,474

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

1.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

3.6%

374 workers

Public Transit

4.8%

496 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,428

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.3%

11,616 employed

Labor Force

13,009

1,393 unemployed

Median Age

34.6 years

Per Capita Income

$32,012

Poverty Rate

20.1%

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