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Population and households in ZIP 02909
Household size in ZIP 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 02909 is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.03, even as the national average fell. ZIP 02909 has the largest households of any Rhode Island ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.7 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.6 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.6, ZIP 02909 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 29.8, as it has nationally. Only one other Rhode Island ZIP code with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 02909 (20.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 52 Rhode Island ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 02909
Renters in ZIP 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 02909 rent: 60.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in ZIP 02909, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 02909 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $879 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,439 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$621 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 02909 runs $1,439 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $621 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 02909
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 02909: 21.9% 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 risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 52 Rhode Island 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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.3% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 02909 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 17.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 52 Rhode Island ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 02909
| Period | ZIP 02909 | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 02909: 11.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Rhode Island ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 02909 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 02909 | 3.09 | 30.6 | 20.7% | 60.4% | 13.8% | 1949 | $1,439 | 21.9% | 80.8% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 02908 | 2.68 | 34.1 | 20.0% | 52.8% | 13.7% | 1946 | $1,575 | 26.9% | 82.1% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 02907 | 2.94 | 36.1 | 20.0% | 64.0% | 6.3% | 1948 | $1,296 | 23.0% | 74.8% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 02903 | 1.62 | 35.0 | 2.5% | 80.0% | 13.3% | 1956 | $1,909 | 60.8% | 90.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 02912 | 1.95 | 20.2 | 5.3% | 31.5% | 22.9% | 1938 | $2,219 | 87.4% | 99.5% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 02919 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 12.4% | 24.2% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,438 | 29.2% | 91.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 02911 | 2.26 | 41.1 | 12.1% | 34.9% | 5.8% | 1960 | $1,460 | 37.1% | 92.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 02910 | 2.67 | 36.8 | 12.1% | 31.9% | 6.6% | 1946 | $1,391 | 29.6% | 88.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 02906 | 2.07 | 35.3 | 4.4% | 48.9% | 9.1% | 1940 | $1,915 | 79.6% | 97.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 02904 | 2.37 | 40.8 | 12.9% | 46.4% | 6.7% | 1966 | $1,365 | 32.3% | 88.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 02920 | 2.44 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 36.9% | 4.2% | 1963 | $1,420 | 32.2% | 89.3% | 6.9% |
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 02909. 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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