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Population and households in ZIP 02720
Household size in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02720 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.38, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.6, the median age in ZIP 02720 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 02720 (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 02720 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 02720
Renters in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.0% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02720: 61.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 46.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 02720: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 9.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 02720 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $726 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $947 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,328 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 02720 costs $1,328 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $601 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 02720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 02720: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 02720 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 02720
| Period | ZIP 02720 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 02720: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 33 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 02720 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 02720 | 2.14 | 40.6 | 14.1% | 61.0% | 4.3% | 1952 | $1,328 | 20.5% | 81.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02723 | 2.26 | 39.0 | 17.6% | 68.4% | 5.1% | 1942 | $1,101 | 12.5% | 75.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 02725 | 2.48 | 47.9 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 8.4% | 1963 | $616 | 34.7% | 88.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 02721 | 2.38 | 40.8 | 15.8% | 65.8% | 9.4% | 1950 | $1,117 | 14.9% | 73.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02726 | 2.48 | 46.7 | 6.9% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,184 | 37.5% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02724 | 2.28 | 39.4 | 18.6% | 66.6% | 6.7% | 1952 | $1,094 | 13.1% | 71.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02777 | 2.57 | 44.3 | 8.5% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 1962 | $1,481 | 37.4% | 91.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 02702 | 2.62 | 40.2 | 7.3% | 22.4% | 3.6% | 1981 | $1,700 | 40.4% | 93.0% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 02878 | 2.35 | 50.7 | 3.2% | 19.3% | 11.2% | 1975 | $1,292 | 39.6% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02885 | 2.14 | 48.0 | 6.1% | 38.7% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,353 | 37.2% | 89.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 02715 | 2.63 | 48.2 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,266 | 33.4% | 96.6% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 02720. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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