02918 ZIP Code — Providence, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02918 is located in Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02918

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02918 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a high rate of remote workers.

2,960

population

0.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Providence	Acceptable
Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02908 Providence (0.4 mi) 02904 Providence (0.7 mi) 02909 Providence (1.7 mi) 02902 Providence (1.8 mi) 02911 North Providence (2 mi) 02912 Providence (2.1 mi) 02906 Providence (2.2 mi) 02903 Providence (2.2 mi) 02860 Pawtucket (3 mi) 02907 Providence (3.4 mi) 02905 Providence (4.4 mi) 02919 Johnston (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,960
Population density	18,500 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	0.16 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8443
Longitude	-71.4349
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,960

Population

18,500

People per sq mi

20.0

Median age

Median household income

$5,332

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

49.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

806

15–19

638

802

20–24

635

25–34

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7	0.2%
18 and over	2,953	99.8%
65 and over	39	1.3%
Median age	20.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.2%

Two or more races 6.3%

Black or African American 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Asian 4.8%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,363	75.2%
Two or more races	198	6.3%
Black or African American	195	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	183	5.8%
Asian	150	4.8%
Other race	54	1.7%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	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	100.0%
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	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

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

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	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	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.1%	99.3%
Married	0.7%	0.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 50.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 49.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	37	1.3%
College / grad school	2,811	98.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 38.7%

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Manufacturing 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	44.7%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	2.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.3%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	20.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	44.2%
Work from home	27.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.4

Poverty

All people 47.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 47.9%

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	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.1%
Public insurance	8.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,960	100.0%
Spanish	51	1.7%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	35	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,809	94.9%
Born in same state	2,743	92.7%
Born in different state	171	5.8%
Foreign born	66	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	151	5.1%
Not a US citizen	24	15.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	891	30.1%
Arab	133	4.5%
French	108	3.6%
German	59	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	45	1.5%
Polish	29	1%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02918

What city is ZIP code 02918 in?

ZIP code 02918 is primarily assigned to Providence, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02918 in?

ZIP code 02918 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02918?

48% of residents in ZIP code 02918 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02918?

49% 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 02918?

ZIP code 02918 has an estimated population of 2,960 residents, with a density of 18,974 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02918 in?

ZIP code 02918 observes the EST timezone.