02914 ZIP Code — East Providence, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02914 is located in East Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 4.91 square miles and serves a population of 21,742 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02914

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 $270,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $60,343. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21,742

population

4.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02914 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02914

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02914. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Providence	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,742
Population density	4,428 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	4.91 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	41.8114
Longitude	-71.3631
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	50.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

21,742

Population

4,428

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$60,343

Median household income

$37,152

Per capita income

$270,300

Median home value

$1,186

Median monthly rent

51.0%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

5,589

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

456

Under 5

470

408

5–9

420

677

10–14

696

426

15–19

438

793

20–24

815

1,565

25–34

1,610

1,288

35–44

1,326

1,410

45–54

1,450

801

55–59

824

622

60–64

640

1,149

65–74

1,182

675

75–84

694

447

85+

460

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,696	17.0%
18 and over	18,046	83.0%
65 and over	4,607	21.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 7.6%

Other race 4.8%

Asian 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,958	66.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,378	9.9%
Black or African American	1,929	8%
Two or more races	1,841	7.6%
Other race	1,166	4.8%
Asian	761	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$60,343

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 42.1%

$300k–$500k 33.9%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,300
Median rent / month	$1,186
Owner occupied	51.0%
Renter occupied	49.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	14.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	21.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,162	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	945	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,007	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,090	33.6%
Households with children under 18	2,189	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,453	37.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	33.5%
Married	40.2%	36.6%
Separated	0.2%	2.5%
Widowed	3.6%	14.2%
Divorced	8.4%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	180	4.2%
Kindergarten	59	1.4%
Elementary school	1,934	44.7%
High school	853	19.7%
College / grad school	1,299	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Retail trade 17.6%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,182	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,816	95.7%
Spanish	2,320	11.1%
Other Indo-European	414	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,708	8.2%
Other languages	172	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,712	76.9%
Born in same state	16,110	74.1%
Born in different state	11,998	55.2%
Foreign born	602	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	5,030	23.1%
Not a US citizen	2,834	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,407	11.1%
French	1,342	6.2%
Arab	757	3.5%
German	430	2%
English	126	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.2%
Dutch	29	0.1%
Irish	24	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02914

What city is ZIP code 02914 in?

ZIP code 02914 is primarily assigned to East Providence, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02914 in?

ZIP code 02914 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02914 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 02914 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02914?

ZIP code 02914 has an estimated population of 21,742 residents, with a density of 4,431 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02914?

The median household income in ZIP code 02914 is $60,343, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02914?

The median home value in ZIP code 02914 is $270,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 02914 in?

ZIP code 02914 observes the EST timezone.