02895 ZIP Code — Woonsocket, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02895 is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 7.76 square miles and serves a population of 43,163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02895

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 $241,200. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $54,483. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 02895 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,163

population

7.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02895 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02895

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02895. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woonsocket	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02838 Manville (2.7 mi) 01504 Blackstone (3.3 mi) 02876 Slatersville (4.5 mi) 01529 Millville (4.9 mi) 02019 Bellingham (5.6 mi) 02093 Wrentham (7.6 mi) 01756 Mendon (7.7 mi) 02038 Franklin (7.7 mi) 02830 Harrisville (7.8 mi) 02839 Mapleville (8 mi) 02828 Greenville (8.5 mi) 01569 Uxbridge (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	43,163
Population density	5,562 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	7.76 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.9979
Longitude	-71.4989
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	54.2%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

43,163

Population

5,562

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$54,483

Median household income

$29,104

Per capita income

$241,200

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

38.1%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

8,395

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,725

Under 5

1,799

1,278

5–9

1,332

1,164

10–14

1,213

1,125

15–19

1,173

1,158

20–24

1,207

3,954

25–34

4,124

2,496

35–44

2,602

2,504

45–54

2,612

1,214

55–59

1,266

1,446

60–64

1,508

1,814

65–74

1,892

929

75–84

968

323

85+

337

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,063	23.3%
18 and over	33,100	76.7%
65 and over	6,263	14.5%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

Two or more races 13.2%

Black or African American 6.6%

Other race 6%

Asian 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	26,706	52.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7,754	15.2%
Two or more races	6,740	13.2%
Black or African American	3,346	6.6%
Other race	3,074	6%
Asian	2,711	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	544	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	42	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$54,483

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 44.3%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,200
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	38.1%
Renter occupied	61.9%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	24.7%
Large apartment buildings	9.8%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	42.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	19.1%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.5%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	16.4%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,613	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,790	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3,930	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	5,670	33.3%
Households with children under 18	5,283	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,558	26.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	35.5%
Married	39.8%	33.8%
Separated	1.3%	4.8%
Widowed	2.7%	10.2%
Divorced	12.2%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	711	7.9%
Kindergarten	633	7.0%
Elementary school	3,737	41.4%
High school	1,764	19.6%
College / grad school	2,171	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	9.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,048	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,639	91.8%
Spanish	4,283	10.8%
Other Indo-European	2,314	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,401	3.5%
Other languages	460	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,842	85.4%
Born in same state	34,550	80.0%
Born in different state	23,600	54.7%
Foreign born	2,292	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	6,321	14.6%
Not a US citizen	3,127	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5,484	12.7%
Italian	4,468	10.4%
French	1,954	4.5%
Arab	1,437	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	0.1%
Norwegian	45	0.1%
Polish	37	0.1%
Dutch	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02895

What city is ZIP code 02895 in?

ZIP code 02895 is primarily assigned to Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02895 in?

ZIP code 02895 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02895 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 02895 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02895?

19% of residents in ZIP code 02895 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 02895?

ZIP code 02895 has an estimated population of 43,163 residents, with a density of 5,559 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02895?

The median household income in ZIP code 02895 is $54,483, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02895 in?

ZIP code 02895 observes the EST timezone.