02912 ZIP Code — Providence, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02912 is located in Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 4,809 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02912

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02912 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

4,809

population

0.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Providence	Acceptable
Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02902 Providence (0.6 mi) 02903 Providence (0.7 mi) 02906 Providence (1 mi) 02908 Providence (2.1 mi) 02918 Providence (2.1 mi) 02909 Providence (2.4 mi) 02907 Providence (2.4 mi) 02904 Providence (2.7 mi) 02905 Providence (2.7 mi) 02860 Pawtucket (3.4 mi) 02910 Cranston (3.8 mi) 02911 North Providence (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,809
Population density	24,045 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	0.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8263
Longitude	-71.4025
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

4,809

Population

24,045

People per sq mi

19.8

Median age

Median household income

$5,434

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,407

15–19

1,384

1,009

20–24

993

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	1.6%
18 and over	4,734	98.4%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Asian 18%

Black or African American 10%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,003	60.8%
Asian	890	18%
Black or African American	493	10%
Two or more races	396	8%
Hispanic or Latino	130	2.6%
Other race	17	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 100.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.5%	97.7%
Married	0.5%	2.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 81.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	81.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	0.1%
College / grad school	4,805	99.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.8%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 3.5%

Information 2.8%

Other services 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Public administration 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	34.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.5%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	16.9%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	60.5%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.8

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	18.2%
High blood pressure	8.2%
High cholesterol	8.3%
Diabetes	1.2%
Heart disease	0.7%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	3.2%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	1.7%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.0%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	5.9%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	4.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	73.3%
Cholesterol screening	75.5%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.8%
Public insurance	4.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,809	100.0%
Spanish	132	2.7%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	102	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,241	88.2%
Born in same state	4,008	83.3%
Born in different state	269	5.6%
Foreign born	233	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	568	11.8%
Not a US citizen	88	15.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	636	13.2%
Arab	319	6.6%
French	214	4.4%
Polish	68	1.4%
German	67	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	0.4%
Irish	18	0.4%
English	11	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02912

What city is ZIP code 02912 in?

ZIP code 02912 is primarily assigned to Providence, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02912 in?

ZIP code 02912 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02912?

100% of residents in ZIP code 02912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02912?

81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02912?

ZIP code 02912 has an estimated population of 4,809 residents, with a density of 24,288 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02912 in?

ZIP code 02912 observes the EST timezone.