02908 ZIP Code
Providence, Rhode island
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02908 |
| City/Town: | Providence |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,099 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,268 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,217 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,286 |
| Median Home Value: | $273,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8390, -71.4393 |
Population Information (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,099 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,480 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,619 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,502 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,296 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,098 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,655 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,904 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,139 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,936 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,271 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,172 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,788 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,269 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,389 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 680 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $273,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,244 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,286 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,626 | 84.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,660 | 15.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,041 | 48.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,585 | 51.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,885 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,538 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,606 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,686 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,787 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,184 | 19.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,958 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,268 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,668 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,140 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,217 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,659 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,538 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,121 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,209 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,944 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,545 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,034 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,773 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,494 | 19.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 276 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,781 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,524 | 14.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,230 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,881 | 25.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,597 | 39.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 910 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,905 | 7.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 11,745 | 30.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02908 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 644 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 740 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,554 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 873 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,219 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,892 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,613 | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,920 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,012 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,159 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02908 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,964 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,208 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 597 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 528 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 265 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,172 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02908 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,363 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,176 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 386 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,081 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 889 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 291 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 878 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,248 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,671 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,916 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,079 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 526 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% | 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 (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,962 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,845 | 55.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,172 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,766 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02908 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,495 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,017 | 27.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,215 | 15.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,253 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,789 | 12.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,485 | 30.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02908 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,959 | 34.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 557 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,251 | 24.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,216 | 24.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 413 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 443 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,447 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02908 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 369 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 372 | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 804 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,065 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,527 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 887 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,689 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,795 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,778 | 50.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02908 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 575 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,983 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,994 | 40.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,973 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,194 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 567 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02908 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,088 | 69.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 557 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,650 | 11.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,006 | 13.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 312 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02908 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,876 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,472 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,373 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,905 | 13.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02908 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 194 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 66 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 307 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 785 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,995 | 42.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,168 | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 418 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 108 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02908 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,840 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $608 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,244 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,035 | 27.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,723 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,470 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,487 | 37.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,623 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,477 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02908 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,589 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,032 | 51.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,617 | 36.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 398 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,486 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,530 | 54.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02908 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,059 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 287 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 366 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,526 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,741 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,139 | 34.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,962 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 623 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,728 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,426 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 709 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,911 | 60.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,806 | 28.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02908 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,624 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,889 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,143 | 64.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,384 | 28.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 931 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 362 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02908 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,148 | 69.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,691 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,951 | 706.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,951 | 706.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,951 | 706.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 823 | 48.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,311 | 136.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,219 | 426.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02908 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,597 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,633 | 53.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,964 | 46.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,466 | 34.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,168 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,307 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,023 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02908 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,350 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Providence, RI02908