02896 ZIP Code — North Smithfield, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02896 is located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 23.03 square miles and serves a population of 11,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02896

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $383,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,669. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02896 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,449

population

23.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02896 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02896

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02896. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Smithfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,449
Population density	497 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	23.03 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	41.9747
Longitude	-71.5451
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	29.6%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	8.7%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

11,449

Population

497

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$100,669

Median household income

$48,820

Per capita income

$383,600

Median home value

$893

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,895

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

244

Under 5

224

208

5–9

190

370

10–14

338

330

15–19

302

308

20–24

281

627

25–34

574

729

35–44

667

976

45–54

893

481

55–59

441

453

60–64

415

726

65–74

664

284

75–84

259

243

85+

222

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,001	17.5%
18 and over	9,448	82.5%
65 and over	2,398	20.9%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,983	94.8%
Two or more races	258	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	140	1.2%
Asian	120	1%
Black or African American	46	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.3%
Other race	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	8.7%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$100,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 51.1%

$500k–$1M 23.1%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,600
Median rent / month	$893
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	58.2%
Wood	3.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,566	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	240	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	786	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	931	20.6%
Households with children under 18	1,078	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,677	37.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	19.7%
Married	55.0%	57.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.3%
Widowed	4.8%	11.9%
Divorced	9.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	158	6.7%
Kindergarten	84	3.6%
Elementary school	734	31.2%
High school	752	32.0%
College / grad school	621	26.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 15.3%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 2.8%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	835	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,981	95.9%
Spanish	226	2.1%
Other Indo-European	58	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	127	1.2%
Other languages	41	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,991	96.0%
Born in same state	10,829	94.6%
Born in different state	8,489	74.1%
Foreign born	162	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	458	4.0%
Not a US citizen	415	90.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,076	18.1%
German	1,720	15%
French	1,651	14.4%
Arab	411	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.1%
Polish	16	0.1%
Norwegian	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02896

What city is ZIP code 02896 in?

ZIP code 02896 is primarily assigned to North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02896 in?

ZIP code 02896 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02896 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 02896 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02896 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 02896 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02896?

The median home value in ZIP code 02896 is $383,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 02896?

ZIP code 02896 has an estimated population of 11,449 residents, with a density of 497 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02896 in?

ZIP code 02896 observes the EST timezone.