Rhode Island ZIP Codes
Rhode Island ZIP code list — 59 ZIP codes across 5 counties and 46 cities. Search by city or filter by county.
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About Rhode Island ZIP codes
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States, but its 59 ZIP codes efficiently cover all five counties and 46 cities across its compact geography. Ranging from 02804 to 02919, these ZIP codes use just two prefixes — 028 and 029 — to serve the entire state, from the coastal communities of Washington County to the bustling neighborhoods of Providence. Providence County alone accounts for 27 of the state's ZIP codes, reflecting its role as Rhode Island's population and economic center. Whether you're mailing a letter to Newport's historic waterfront or a college campus in Providence, Rhode Island's well-organized ZIP code system makes navigation straightforward.
Rhode Island ZIP codes begin with the prefixes 028 and 029, both of which are part of the broader New England postal region assigned by the USPS. The 028 prefix generally covers the southern and western portions of the state, including communities in Washington and Newport counties, while 029 primarily serves the Providence metropolitan area and surrounding northern communities.
Providence County has the most ZIP codes in Rhode Island with 27, which reflects its status as the state's most populous county and home to the capital city of Providence as well as numerous surrounding suburbs and towns.
Quick facts
- Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state by area, yet it still has 59 ZIP codes packed into just about 1,214 square miles, giving it one of the highest ZIP code densities per square mile in the nation.
- Rhode Island was one of the first states to adopt the ZIP code system when it was introduced by the USPS on July 1, 1963, and its compact size meant the entire state needed only two three-digit prefixes: 028 and 029.
- The ZIP code 02901 was historically one of the most well-known codes in Providence and has appeared in countless pieces of pop culture, though today several Providence ZIP codes serve distinct neighborhoods within the capital city.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Providence, Rhode Island?
Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, is served by multiple ZIP codes including 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, and 02912. These ZIP codes cover the city's diverse neighborhoods, from the historic East Side to Federal Hill and the downtown core. ZIP code 02912 is notably associated with Brown University.
How many ZIP codes does Rhode Island have?
Rhode Island has a total of 59 ZIP codes. Despite being the smallest state in the country, these 59 ZIP codes provide comprehensive postal coverage across all five of its counties and 46 cities and towns.
What do Rhode Island ZIP codes start with?
All Rhode Island ZIP codes start with either 028 or 029. These two prefixes cover the entire state, with 028 generally serving southern and coastal areas and 029 covering the Providence metro area and northern parts of the state. This means every Rhode Island ZIP code falls within the range of 02804 to 02919.
Which county in Rhode Island has the most ZIP codes?
Providence County leads with 27 ZIP codes, accounting for nearly half of all ZIP codes in Rhode Island. Washington County comes in second with 16 ZIP codes, followed by Kent County with 7. The remaining ZIP codes are distributed among Newport and Bristol counties.
Looking for a downloadable Rhode Island ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 59 RI ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.
Last updated April 2026
Demographics & statistics
1,083,864
Population
40.9
Median age
$83,429
Median household income
$43,599
Per capita income
$362,124
Median home value
$1,165
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
312,462
Housing units
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
28,524
Under 5
25,611
29,481
5–9
26,471
31,572
10–14
28,349
36,953
15–19
33,181
39,389
20–24
35,367
79,748
25–34
71,607
69,985
35–44
62,840
72,155
45–54
64,789
39,599
55–59
35,557
41,228
60–64
37,019
59,183
65–74
53,140
29,750
75–84
26,713
13,516
85+
12,137
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 207,960 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 875,904 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 194,439 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.2%
Hispanic or Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
Other race
6.2%
Black or African American
5.5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 808,507 | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137,932 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 91,182 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 75,598 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 66,913 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 36,841 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,062 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 761 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 13.2% |
| Median income | $83,429 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
26.1%
$300k–$500k
42.3%
$500k–$1M
17.8%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,124 |
| Median rent / month | $1,165 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.2% |
| Electricity | 11.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 41.3% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 187,958 | 48.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 36,048 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 80,178 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 126,702 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 117,826 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 139,707 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.4% | 32.7% |
| Married | 47.7% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13,443 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 11,085 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 91,624 | 33.2% |
| High school | 50,175 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 86,020 | 35.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.6% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
8.3%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 50,370 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,029,729 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 87,693 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 56,043 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20,113 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 8,818 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 926,913 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 899,519 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 605,181 | 60.4% |
| Foreign born | 27,394 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 156,951 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 88,026 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 180,837 | 16.7% |
| French | 117,789 | 10.9% |
| German | 47,114 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 39,245 | 3.6% |
| English | 4,528 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,799 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 3,359 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 2,087 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 1,285 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.