02863 ZIP Code
Central Falls, Rhode island
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02863 |
| City/Town: | Central Falls |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,359 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,092 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,297 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,276 |
| Median Home Value: | $244,100 |
| Land Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8901, -71.3935 |
Population Information (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,359 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,847 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,512 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,875 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,594 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,690 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,870 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,443 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,839 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,373 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,355 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,021 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,390 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,155 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 556 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 198 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $244,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,052 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,276 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,358 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 918 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,914 | 26.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,444 | 74.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,887 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,120 | 22.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,995 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,555 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,151 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 796 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,077 | 7.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 193 | 1.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 63.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02863 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,092 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,340 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,716 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,297 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,537 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,666 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 871 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,452 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,574 | 88.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 714 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 335 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,170 | 32.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,793 | 8.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 136 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 44 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,071 | 40.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,145 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,675 | 56.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,447 | 69.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,418 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,716 | 16.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10,303 | 46.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02863 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 400 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 780 | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 997 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 880 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,265 | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,307 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 655 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 810 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 32 | 0.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02863 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,983 | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,743 | 18.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 388 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 454 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 362 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 298 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02863 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 902 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,863 | 19.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 168 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,093 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 586 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 214 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,514 | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,439 | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,192 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 459 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 189 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.4% | 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 (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,572 | 83.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,168 | 36.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,172 | 54.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,207 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02863 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,635 | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,888 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 658 | 8.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 749 | 10.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 426 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,408 | 32.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02863 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 871 | 10.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 273 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,974 | 23.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,671 | 44.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 484 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 68 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 919 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02863 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 274 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 311 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 449 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 806 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 597 | 7.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 492 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 433 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,013 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,901 | 47.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02863 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 142 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,527 | 18.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,640 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,396 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 472 | 5.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 99 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02863 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,498 | 74.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 282 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 970 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 317 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 115 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02863 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,911 | 26.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,863 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,778 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 806 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02863 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 16 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 211 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 178 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 816 | 42.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 530 | 27.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 14 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02863 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,736 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $813 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,052 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,358 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,853 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,535 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,407 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,254 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,103 | 42.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,360 | 18.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.95 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02863 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,989 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,473 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,555 | 39.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 683 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,445 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02863 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,323 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 430 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 574 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,606 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,716 | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 997 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,058 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 228 | 1.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,779 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,287 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 352 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,402 | 73.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 533 | 16.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02863 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,344 | 77.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,682 | 20.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,206 | 47.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,687 | 36.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,542 | 32.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 789 | 16.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02863 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,540 | 60.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,758 | 7.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,819 | 501.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,819 | 501.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,819 | 501.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 381 | 21.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,053 | 59.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,293 | 414.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02863 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,484 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,172 | 30.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,312 | 69.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,298 | 60.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,943 | 9.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02863 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,358 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,766 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Central Falls, RI02863