02917 ZIP Code — Smithfield, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02917 is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 21.44 square miles and serves a population of 14,868 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02917

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $364,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,531. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02917 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,868

population

21.44

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithfield	Acceptable
Smithfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,868
Population density	693 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	21.44 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	41.9036
Longitude	-71.5289
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	30.1%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

14,868

Population

693

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$94,531

Median household income

$39,855

Per capita income

$364,000

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3,902

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

163

262

5–9

273

421

10–14

439

1,276

15–19

1,330

778

20–24

810

570

25–34

593

612

35–44

637

951

45–54

991

428

55–59

445

571

60–64

594

635

65–74

662

512

75–84

533

111

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,363	15.9%
18 and over	12,505	84.1%
65 and over	2,568	17.3%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,462	87.6%
Asian	498	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	491	3.2%
Two or more races	416	2.7%
Black or African American	271	1.8%
Other race	201	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$94,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 47.6%

$500k–$1M 18.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$364,000
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	38.3%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,607	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	244	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	593	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,303	27.4%
Households with children under 18	1,239	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,660	35.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	43.9%
Married	41.6%	40.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.0%	6.2%
Divorced	6.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	169	3.1%
Kindergarten	79	1.4%
Elementary school	1,032	18.8%
High school	693	12.6%
College / grad school	3,522	64.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Construction 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	77.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	568	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,549	97.9%
Spanish	481	3.3%
Other Indo-European	254	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	110	0.8%
Other languages	104	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,097	94.8%
Born in same state	13,889	93.4%
Born in different state	9,374	63.0%
Foreign born	208	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	771	5.2%
Not a US citizen	373	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,499	16.8%
French	1,449	9.7%
Arab	1,029	6.9%
German	925	6.2%
English	72	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	0.4%
Norwegian	20	0.1%
Dutch	18	0.1%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02917

What city is ZIP code 02917 in?

ZIP code 02917 is primarily assigned to Smithfield, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02917 in?

ZIP code 02917 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02917?

The median home value in ZIP code 02917 is $364,000.

Does ZIP code 02917 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 02917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02917?

ZIP code 02917 has an estimated population of 14,868 residents, with a density of 693 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02917?

The median household income in ZIP code 02917 is $94,531, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02917 in?

ZIP code 02917 observes the EST timezone.