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Providence County
Providence, RI
02908
02908 ZIP Code — Providence, RI
Providence County, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02908 is located in
Providence ,
Rhode Island ,
within Providence County .
It covers approximately 3.40 square miles and serves a population of
39,099 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 401 .
About ZIP code 02908
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 $273,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $68,268. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 02908 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
39,099
Population density
11,500 / sq mi
State FIPS
44
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
3.40 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
41.8393
Longitude
-71.4388
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
401
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
41.5%
37.1%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
29.5%
29.1%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
23.3%
26.1%
Over $200k
3.5%
5.6%
7.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,268
Median household income
$273,500
Median home value
$1,244
Median monthly rent
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 8,137 20.8% 18 and over 30,962 79.2% 65 and over 4,338 11.1% Median age 34.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 18,773 38.3% Hispanic or Latino 9,881 20.2% Black or African American 7,494 15.3% Other race 5,524 11.3% Two or more races 5,230 10.7% Asian 1,781 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 276 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.5%
41.5%
37.1%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
29.5%
29.1%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
23.3%
26.1%
Over $200k
3.5%
5.6%
7.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 5.1% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 19.8% $75k–$100k 17.9% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 7.9% Median income $68,268
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $273,500 Median rent / month $1,244 Owner occupied 48.1% Renter occupied 51.9% Vacant 15.4% Single-family detached 34.5% Large apartment buildings 8.4% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 8.8% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 9.8% 1940–1949 10.4% 1939 or earlier 50.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 11.5% 2 bedrooms 40.5% 3 bedrooms 34.6% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.8% 1 vehicle 44.2% 2 vehicles 29.9% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.0% Electricity 11.3% Propane / LP gas 3.8% Fuel oil 13.7% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 4,035 27.6% Cohabiting couple 1,634 11.2% Male householder, no spouse 3,470 23.7% Female householder, no spouse 5,487 37.5% Households with children under 18 4,623 31.6% Households with seniors (65+) 3,477 23.8% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.5% 51.3% Married 36.0% 27.7% Separated 0.4% 2.8% Widowed 2.6% 9.3% Divorced 9.5% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.2% Bachelor's or higher 30.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 287 3.2% Kindergarten 366 4.0% Elementary school 3,526 38.9% High school 1,741 19.2% College / grad school 3,139 34.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Professional & management
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.9% Service 22.7% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 6.2% Production & transportation 14.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.6% Government 13.0% Self-employed 5.3% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.2% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 3.2% Walk 2.8% Work from home 11.6% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 23.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
27.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.5% Retirement income 15.1% Supplemental Security 8.6% Cash public assistance 12.2% Food stamps / SNAP 30.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 27.4% High cholesterol 25.1% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 4.8% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 18.0% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.7% Cancer 4.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.5% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 65.6% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 623 2.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 8.7% 18–64 years 14.7% 65 and over 44.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.4% Public insurance 44.3% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 7.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 36,597 93.6% Spanish 6,503 17.8% Other Indo-European 4,937 13.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 695 1.9% Other languages 603 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 27,148 69.4% Born in same state 25,457 65.1% Born in different state 17,582 45.0% Foreign born 1,691 4.3% Naturalized citizen 11,951 30.6% Not a US citizen 5,904 49.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 3,604 9.2% French 1,214 3.1% Arab 780 2% German 233 0.6% English 88 0.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 82 0.2% Irish 45 0.1% Dutch 34 0.1% Norwegian 18 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 91.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02908
What city is ZIP code 02908 in?
ZIP code 02908 is primarily assigned to Providence, Rhode Island.
What county is ZIP code 02908 in?
ZIP code 02908 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02908?
18% of residents in ZIP code 02908 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 02908?
ZIP code 02908 has an estimated population of 39,099 residents, with a density of 11,493 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02908?
The median home value in ZIP code 02908 is $273,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02908?
The median household income in ZIP code 02908 is $68,268, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02908 in?
ZIP code 02908 observes the EST timezone.
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