| City: | Providence, Rhode Island |
| City Alias: | Cranston |
| County: | Providence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:21 PM |
| Population: | 29,827 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 401 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.7951, -71.4248 |
| Land Area: | 2.208 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 02907 has 29,827 residents and 10,051 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 32.3 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (39.7%, much higher than the state average of 9.4% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.1%, which is much higher than the state average (16.6%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (5.7%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (9.4%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 29,827Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 31,427Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 26,228Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13,508.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,564Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10,051Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $311,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 28,081 | 28,015 | 27,448 | 27,733 | 27,568 | 28,013 | 29,006 | 30,781 | 31,294 | 31,277 | 31,705 | 32,697 | 31,427 |
| Decennial Census | 27,445 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29,827 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.3
Male Median Age: 30.7
Female Median Age: 33.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,096 | 1,170 | 1,230 | 1,253 | 1,119 | 1,100 | 1,114 | 981 | 753 | 808 | 863 | 796 | 770 | 505 | 348 | 228 | 133 | 97 |
| Female | 945 | 1,060 | 1,166 | 1,236 | 1,091 | 1,243 | 1,246 | 1,126 | 1,036 | 905 | 953 | 888 | 830 | 647 | 417 | 281 | 191 | 202 |
| Total | 2,041 | 2,230 | 2,396 | 2,489 | 2,210 | 2,343 | 2,360 | 2,107 | 1,789 | 1,713 | 1,816 | 1,684 | 1,600 | 1,152 | 765 | 509 | 324 | 299 |
| White: | 5,138 | 11.78% |
| Black: | 5,285 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 18,823 | 43.15% |
| Asian: | 1,966 | 4.51% |
| American Indian: | 515 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 41 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 11,854 | 27.17% |
| Total: | 43,622 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14,364 | 48.16% | 30.7 years |
| Females: | 15,463 | 51.84% | 33.8 years |
| Total: | 29,827 | 100% | 32.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 12,888 | 41.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,116 | 3.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7,722 | 24.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9,701 | 55.44% |
| Total Population: | 31,427 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 14,004 | 44.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17,423 | 55.44% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,564, which is considerably lower than the state median ($86,372), is up $16,410 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,687. Family households earn a median of $61,800 versus $30,223 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,577). By gender, male median income is $49,605 and female is $37,705, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($58,850), with a current gap of $11,900 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is trails slightly the state rate (65.0%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (26.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,154 | $31,068 | $28,819 | $28,939 | $30,877 | $33,361 | $35,512 | $38,934 | $39,877 | $40,212 | $39,522 | $46,010 | $49,564 |
| Median Family Income | $34,754 | $33,414 | $31,806 | $31,919 | $33,734 | $34,964 | $38,434 | $41,007 | $40,065 | $41,223 | $42,892 | $47,909 | $61,800 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,568 | $23,434 | $19,256 | $18,206 | $18,245 | $18,717 | $18,648 | $24,196 | $33,125 | $28,419 | $26,943 | $29,598 | $30,223 |
| Median Male Income | $31,525 | $30,512 | $30,349 | $31,204 | $30,595 | $30,231 | $31,648 | $33,957 | $34,134 | $38,188 | $38,781 | $44,659 | $49,605 |
| Median Female Income | $29,253 | $30,242 | $28,166 | $28,964 | $31,278 | $27,441 | $28,432 | $30,165 | $31,437 | $32,598 | $35,464 | $37,840 | $37,705 |
| Employed: | 14,540 | 58.29% |
| Unemployed: | 1,362 | 5.46% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9,042 | 36.25% |
| Total: | 24,944 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,127 | 21.51% |
| Service: | 3,157 | 21.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,797 | 19.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,573 | 10.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,886 | 26.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 14,540 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $311,600, which is well under the state median ($368,800), is up $118,300 (61.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,300. The median gross rent is $1,136, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $280 (32.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.40% (78.35% with a mortgage, 21.65% free-and-clear) and renters 62.60% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.34%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,300 | $166,400 | $147,100 | $146,600 | $141,800 | $143,400 | $146,800 | $159,100 | $180,300 | $198,300 | $218,400 | $270,500 | $311,600 |
| Less than $500: | 1,056 | 15.70% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,217 | 18.09% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,677 | 39.79% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,325 | 19.69% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 207 | 3.08% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 14 | 0.21% |
| No Rent: | 232 | 3.45% |
| Total: | 6,728 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $856 | $833 | $840 | $843 | $870 | $878 | $921 | $920 | $971 | $935 | $971 | $1,085 | $1,136 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,149 | 29.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 870 | 8.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,728 | 62.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10,747 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10,747 | 93.66% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 727 | 6.34% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,474 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,194 | 27.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8,231 | 71.74% |
| Other Units: | 49 | 0.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,474 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.30%). High school or higher is 73.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.50%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (4.30%). Private coverage is 38.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (71.20%). Public coverage is 59.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.00%), down 14.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.17%). College enrollment is 22.13%, which is markedly below the state rate (35.80%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,910 | 14.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,316 | 11.73% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,671 | 33.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,918 | 14.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,025 | 5.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,678 | 13.56% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,230 | 6.23% |
| Total: | 19,748 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14,522 | 73.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,908 | 19.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 12,098 | 35.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 18,550 | 55.11% |
| No Insurance: | 3,009 | 8.94% |
| Total: | 33,657 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 30,648 | 91.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 30.7% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 29.9% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 25.0% | 26.6% | 26.3% | 24.9% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 16.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 241 | 2.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 3.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,845 | 41.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,874 | 30.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,067 | 22.13% |
| Total: | 9,340 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 554 | 5.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7,032 | 75.29% |
ZIP Code 02907 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 590 business establishments, employing about 7,563 people with an annual payroll of $442,690,000. USPS data shows 9,139 residential mailboxes and 922 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 9,139Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 922Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 11,151Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 6,706Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,421Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 590Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $106,070,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $442,690,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,563Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02907 is located in Providence County, Rhode Island, within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39300) and Rhode Island's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,673,807 people, about 1.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 02907. It covers 2.208 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.118 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Providence-Warwick, RI-MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,673,807Source: Census |
| MSA: | Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.208 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.118 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 268.49, 765.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4459000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Providence city; Rhode IslandSource: Census |
ZIP Code 02907 is in the Providence School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 11 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.