02909

Providence, RI

Total Population

42,629

Median Household Income

$58,085

Median Home Value

$251,100

Median Rent

$1,152

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$58,085

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$251,100

100.4% above state median

Rent

$1,152

100% above state median

Median Age

30.8 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.

Young population with median age of 30.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 23.3% 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

$58,085

-22.7% 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: 2.79 people

Total Households

15,108

Family Households

31.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

24.8%

#2 Industry

Finance

23.9%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

21.1%

Total Employed Residents:12,331

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

3.8%

679 workers

Public Transit

3.4%

605 workers

Total Commuting Workers:17,738

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

91.0%

20,293 employed

Labor Force

22,433

2,012 unemployed

Median Age

30.8 years

Per Capita Income

$26,985

Poverty Rate

23.3%

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