02906 ZIP Code
Providence, Rhode island
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02906 |
| City/Town: | Providence |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,437 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,563 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,390 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,370 |
| Median Home Value: | $576,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8395, -71.3892 |
Population Information (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,437 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,811 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,626 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,355 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 864 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 924 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 918 | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,037 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,198 | 23.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,411 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,635 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,336 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,421 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,431 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,243 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 664 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $576,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,601 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,370 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,355 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,015 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,019 | 48.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,336 | 51.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,339 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 251 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 460 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,473 | 7.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,391 | 7.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 385 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,294 | 32.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,085 | 47.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 79.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,563 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $153,730 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $176,283 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,390 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,622 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,762 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 825 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,565 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,562 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,295 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 871 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,841 | 75.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,133 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,848 | 10.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 926 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,679 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,898 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,088 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 480 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 323 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,191 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 590 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 686 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 803 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 727 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,699 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,513 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,061 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,406 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,626 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,678 | 52.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 805 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 727 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,877 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 292 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,218 | 21.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 279 | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,120 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,032 | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 344 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 347 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 970 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,405 | 16.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,264 | 42.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,150 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 405 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 287 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,138 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,528 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,746 | 25.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,009 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,943 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,926 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,128 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 328 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 217 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 443 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,803 | 35.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 419 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,175 | 16.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,167 | 23.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,175 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 608 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,023 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 198 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 342 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 428 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 484 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 706 | 5.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 429 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 863 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 803 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,093 | 68.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 445 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,157 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,419 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,367 | 25.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,606 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,376 | 10.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,597 | 69.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 387 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,760 | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,475 | 11.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,382 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,064 | 49.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,025 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 884 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 70 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 443 | 7.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,734 | 28.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,620 | 43.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 851 | 14.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,894 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,309 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,601 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,355 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,453 | 36.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,713 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,047 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,804 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,297 | 18.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,103 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,906 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,012 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,945 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 163 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 628 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,754 | 52.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,283 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 215 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,535 | 21.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 645 | 8.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,641 | 63.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,760 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 885 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,147 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,239 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,174 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,015 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,105 | 76.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,876 | 22.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,524 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,988 | 50.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,414 | 41.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 364 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,593 | 81.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 648 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,844 | 747.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,844 | 747.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,844 | 747.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,262 | 194.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 322 | 49.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 546 | 84.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 253 | 39.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,917 | 79.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,165 | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,165 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,512 | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,134 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 354 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,355 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,095 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Providence, RI02906