02863 ZIP Code — Central Falls, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02863 is located in Central Falls, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 1.19 square miles and serves a population of 22,359 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02863

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,100. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $43,092. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 02863 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,359

population

1.19

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Central Falls	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,359
Population density	18,789 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.19 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.8908
Longitude	-71.3942
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

22,359

Population

18,789

People per sq mi

31.5

Median age

$43,092

Median household income

$19,552

Per capita income

$244,100

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

26.0%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

2,832

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

993

Under 5

882

845

5–9

749

895

10–14

795

991

15–19

879

765

20–24

678

2,034

25–34

1,805

1,787

35–44

1,586

1,248

45–54

1,107

541

55–59

480

736

60–64

654

612

65–74

543

295

75–84

261

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,301	28.2%
18 and over	16,058	71.8%
65 and over	1,909	8.5%
Median age	31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

Other race 25.9%

White 20.5%

Two or more races 11.8%

Black or African American 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	12,675	36.2%
Other race	9,071	25.9%
White	7,170	20.5%
Two or more races	4,145	11.8%
Black or African American	1,793	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	136	0.4%
Asian	44	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$43,092

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 42.6%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,100
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	26.0%
Renter occupied	74.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	10.5%
Large apartment buildings	11.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	47.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	18.5%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.0%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	11.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.7%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,853	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	844	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,407	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,254	30.6%
Households with children under 18	3,103	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,360	18.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.8%	42.0%
Married	39.5%	35.0%
Separated	2.4%	1.3%
Widowed	0.7%	6.2%
Divorced	7.6%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	430	6.8%
Kindergarten	574	9.1%
Elementary school	2,606	41.2%
High school	1,716	27.1%
College / grad school	997	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Professional & management 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	8.9%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	14.2%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	40.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.5%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,484	91.6%
Spanish	6,292	30.7%
Other Indo-European	5,417	26.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	804	3.9%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,540	60.6%
Born in same state	11,782	52.7%
Born in different state	8,991	40.2%
Foreign born	1,758	7.9%
Naturalized citizen	8,819	39.4%
Not a US citizen	3,183	36.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	831	3.7%
German	527	2.4%
Arab	416	1.9%
French	407	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	50	0.2%
Norwegian	30	0.1%
Dutch	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02863

What city is ZIP code 02863 in?

ZIP code 02863 is primarily assigned to Central Falls, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02863 in?

ZIP code 02863 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02863 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 02863 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 02863?

Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 02863 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02863?

24% of residents in ZIP code 02863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02863?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 02863 in?

ZIP code 02863 observes the EST timezone.