02905 ZIP Code
Providence, Rhode island
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02905 |
| City/Town: | Providence |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,674 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,668 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,839 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,449 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7853, -71.3962 |
Population Information (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,674 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,962 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,712 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,798 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,554 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,682 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,992 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,092 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,818 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,742 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,106 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,161 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,898 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,562 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,025 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 244 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,104 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,449 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,658 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 791 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,696 | 48.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,962 | 51.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,556 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,935 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,898 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,271 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,812 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,241 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,257 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,142 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,668 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,653 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,870 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,839 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,009 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,616 | 89.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,393 | 10.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,335 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,821 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,172 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 623 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,768 | 45.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,368 | 17.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 883 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,248 | 20.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,286 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,822 | 30.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,268 | 43.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 140 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,544 | 6.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9,536 | 37.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02905 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,247 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 995 | 10.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 865 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 663 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 908 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,198 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 902 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,384 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 596 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 900 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02905 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,987 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,028 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 496 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 374 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 543 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 959 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02905 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 457 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,684 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 158 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,472 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 792 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 174 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 644 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,039 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,347 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,052 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 348 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 376 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 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 (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,351 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,188 | 55.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,969 | 50.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,255 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02905 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,978 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,708 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,321 | 13.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 999 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 967 | 10.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,719 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02905 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,908 | 37.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 214 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,402 | 23.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,417 | 23.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 346 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 109 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,009 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02905 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 122 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 481 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 246 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 244 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 672 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 711 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 785 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 497 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,691 | 64.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02905 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 191 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,703 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,584 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,447 | 33.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,236 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 288 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02905 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,664 | 79.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 648 | 6.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,144 | 11.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02905 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,546 | 16.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,154 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,871 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,087 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02905 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 158 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 67 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 327 | 7.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 319 | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,530 | 32.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,816 | 38.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 360 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 119 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,983 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $801 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,104 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,658 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,431 | 35.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,414 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,862 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,500 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,936 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,824 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02905 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,794 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,544 | 46.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,981 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 205 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 819 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,701 | 48.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02905 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,864 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 442 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 417 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,404 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,153 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,448 | 35.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,824 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 590 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,606 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,231 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 214 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,910 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,107 | 34.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02905 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,921 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,585 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,025 | 56.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,305 | 36.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,161 | 32.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 255 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,501 | 68.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 804 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,173 | 1016.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,173 | 1016.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,173 | 1016.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 977 | 121.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 838 | 104.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,726 | 712.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02905 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,876 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,480 | 52.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,396 | 47.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,899 | 37.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,486 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 523 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 488 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02905 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,658 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,562 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Providence, RI02905