ZIP Code 02909: Population, Income, Housing

State: RI

Total population: 46,014 Household income: $64,649 Rent: $1,366

Overview

Total population

46,014

Rent

$1,366

Year built

1938

Household income

$64,649

Per capita income

$28,721

Poverty rate

24.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Rhode Island

County

Providence County

City

Providence

Total population

46,014

Adults over 25

28,661

Total households

16,084

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$64,649

Per capita income

$28,721

Poverty rate

24.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,366

Year built

1938

Households that rent

60.2%

Households that own

39.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

27.8%

Black

10.8%

Asian

3.3%

Two or more races

30.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

63.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

36.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

18,533 (89.5%)

Commute time to work

27 mins

Work from home

2,176 (10.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.3%

High school graduate or GED

38.6%

Some college or associate degree

10.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

22%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 02909 with: Providence County, RI Providence, RI Providence metro area, RI-MA Rhode Island United States

ZIP 02909

Total population46,014

Rent$1,366

Year built1938

Household income$64,649

Per capita income$28,721

Poverty rate24.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Providence County, RI

Total population664,854

Rent$1,312

Year built1956

Household income$78,787

Per capita income$41,523

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Providence, RI

Total population191,767

Rent$1,408

Year built1938

Household income$68,119

Per capita income$37,138

Poverty rate20.7%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Providence Metro Area, RI-MA

Total population1,684,071

Rent$1,307

Year built1962

Household income$87,040

Per capita income$46,322

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Rhode Island State

Total population1,101,801

Rent$1,342

Year built1962

Household income$87,796

Per capita income$47,150

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP02909	CountyProvidence, RI	CityProvidence, RI	Metro AreaProvidence metro area, RI-MA	StateRhode Island	CountryUnited States
Total population	46,014	664,854	191,767	1,684,071	1,101,801	334,922,499
Rent	$1,366	$1,312	$1,408	$1,307	$1,342	$1,413
Year built	1938	1956	1938	1962	1962	1980
Household income	$64,649	$78,787	$68,119	$87,040	$87,796	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,721	$41,523	$37,138	$46,322	$47,150	$44,673
Poverty rate	24.4%	13.4%	20.7%	11.2%	11.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	5.1%	4.5%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 02909

Rent & Income

In 02909, the typical monthly rent is $1,366 and the typical household income is $64,649. Rent here is similar to both Providence and Rhode Island, and household income is lower than both Providence and Rhode Island. The estimated poverty rate is 24.4%, which is higher than in both Providence and Rhode Island.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 60.2% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 43.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 02909 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 02909 — Poverty

How ZIP 02909 compares in Rhode Island (11 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,366	8 / 11	from lower rent	$1,161 – $1,409
Household income	$64,649	8 / 11	from higher income	$52,485 – $117,522
Poverty rate	24.4%	11 / 11	from lower poverty	3.9% – 24.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Rhode Island with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 02909

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 8th out of 11 ZIP Codes in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island as a whole, the range goes from $1,161 in ZIP 02895 up to $1,409 in ZIP 02908.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 02909 ranks 8th out of 11 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $52,485 in ZIP 02907 up to $117,522 in ZIP 02864.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 11th out of 11 ZIP Codes. Across Rhode Island, figures vary from 3.9% in ZIP 02864 up to 24.4% in ZIP 02909.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 02909 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,366 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 02909

Annual Household Income: $64,649

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 02909

Estimated Rate: 24.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 02909

In ZIP Code 02909, households that rent: 9,676 (60.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,676	60.2%
Owner-Occupied	6,408	39.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 02909

In ZIP Code 02909, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,169 (43.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,169	43.1%
Other renter households	5,507	56.9%
Total renter households	9,676	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 02909

Less than High School: 8,407 people (29.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,073 people (38.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,882 people (10.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,299 people (22%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,661

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.