| City: | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Names to Avoid: | Friar Station, Providence College |
| County: | Providence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:55:37 PM |
| Population: | 3,125 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 401 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 41.8450, -71.4378 |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq mi |
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Providence College, the only college in the United States founded and administered by the Dominican friars, operates under dedicated ZIP code 02918 in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1917 through the efforts of Bishop Matthew Harkins and the Dominican Order's Province of St. Joseph, the college opened with 71 students and nine faculty members in Harkins Hall. The institution draws on more than 800 years of Dominican tradition rooted in prayer, study, community, and preaching.
The 2020 Census counted 3,125 residents within this 0.05-square-mile boundary, with a median age of 20.1 years. Group quarters house 3,049 residents (98% of the population), all in non-institutional dormitory settings. Only 7 housing units exist within the boundary, with 5 renter-occupied.
Postal records show 3 delivery codes routing to Providence College facilities on River Avenue. Census County Business Patterns reports 17 establishments employing 2,400 workers. The postal alias "Friar Station" reflects the school's Dominican heritage. ACS data shows 264 workers in educational and healthcare industries.
The college's athletic teams are called the Friars, the only collegiate team using that name. The 2015 men's hockey team won the NCAA Division I National Championship. Providence College offers 47 undergraduate majors and competes in the Big East Conference. This ZIP has been active since before October 2004. Providence is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 3,125 |
| Median Age: | 20.1 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Establishments: | 17 |
| Employment: | 2,400 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 02918 has 3,125 residents and 5 households (average 15.20 persons per household). The median age is 20.1 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.6% male and 54.4% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.2%, much higher than the state average of 71.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,125Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,925Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20,032.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 15.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 10.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,934 | 2,960 | 2,944 | 2,925 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,125 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.1
Male Median Age: 20.2
Female Median Age: 20
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 605 | 753 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 6 | 855 | 809 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1,460 | 1,562 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 2,631 | 81.33% |
| Black: | 134 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 296 | 9.15% |
| Asian: | 60 | 1.85% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 107 | 3.31% |
| Total: | 3,235 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,425 | 45.60% | 20.2 years |
| Females: | 1,700 | 54.40% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 3,125 | 100% | 20.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,731 | 93.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 48 | 1.64% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 51 | 1.74% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 95 | 4.99% |
| Total Population: | 2,925 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,779 | 95.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 146 | 4.99% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $7,125, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,125 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,056 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,920 | $10,625 | $10,313 | $7,125 |
| Employed: | 878 | 30.02% |
| Unemployed: | 81 | 2.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,966 | 67.21% |
| Total: | 2,925 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 299 | 34.05% |
| Service: | 335 | 38.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 209 | 23.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 0.23% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 3.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 878 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 37 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 37 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 89.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 8.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (99.20%). College enrollment is 99.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 16 | 21.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 46 | 63.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 15.07% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 15.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,624 | 87.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 242 | 8.08% |
| No Insurance: | 129 | 4.31% |
| Total: | 2,995 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,866 | 95.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 23 | 0.80% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,838 | 99.20% |
| Total: | 2,861 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 0.80% |
ZIP Code 02918 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 2,380 people with an annual payroll of $110,659,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,008Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $25,973,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $110,659,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,380Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02918 is located in Providence County, Rhode Island, within the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39300) and Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,600,852 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 02918. It covers 0.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Providence-Warwick, RI-MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,600,852Source: Census |
| MSA: | Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 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 |
We could not locate which school district 02918 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.