Providence, RI

Providence sits in Providence, Rhode Island, and is covered by 12 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 217,558 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Providence has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $329,742 and median asking rent runs around $1,252 per month. Median household income hovers around $63,471. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Providence

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
02901	Providence	0	—	—
02902	Providence	0	—	—
02903	Providence	12,039	$57,850	$359,600
02904	Providence	31,214	$61,853	$280,200
02905	Providence	25,674	$53,668	$296,700
02906	Providence	26,437	$98,563	$576,600
02907	Providence	32,697	$46,010	$270,500
02908	Providence	39,099	$68,268	$273,500
02909	Providence	42,629	$58,085	$251,100
02912	Providence	4,809	—	—
02918	Providence	2,960	—	—
02940	Providence	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Providence?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $329,742, and median rent is $1,252. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.