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Population and households in ZIP 02724
Household size in ZIP 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 02724 are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. ZIP 02724 has smaller households than the great majority of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 02724 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Providence area as a whole, where the median age is 41.7. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 02724 (18.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 02724
Renters in ZIP 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.6% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 02724: 66.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 33.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 27 of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 02724 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Providence area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 02724 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $657 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,094 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02724 runs $1,094 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $462 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 02724
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 02724: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.3% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.7% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.2% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 02724 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 343 Massachusetts ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 02724
| Period | ZIP 02724 | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 02724 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 02724 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 02724 | 2.28 | 39.4 | 18.6% | 66.6% | 6.7% | 1952 | $1,094 | 13.1% | 71.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 02721 | 2.38 | 40.8 | 15.8% | 65.8% | 9.4% | 1950 | $1,117 | 14.9% | 73.9% | 5.9% |
| 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 02720 | 2.14 | 40.6 | 14.1% | 61.0% | 4.3% | 1952 | $1,328 | 20.5% | 81.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02878 | 2.35 | 50.7 | 3.2% | 19.3% | 11.2% | 1975 | $1,292 | 39.6% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 02777 | 2.57 | 44.3 | 8.5% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 1962 | $1,481 | 37.4% | 91.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 02809 | 2.20 | 44.2 | 6.3% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 1964 | $1,673 | 48.4% | 93.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 02726 | 2.48 | 46.7 | 6.9% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,184 | 37.5% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 02885 | 2.14 | 48.0 | 6.1% | 38.7% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,353 | 37.2% | 89.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 02790 | 2.55 | 48.8 | 7.7% | 16.9% | 13.0% | 1977 | $1,413 | 28.6% | 91.1% | 3.1% |
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 02724. 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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