02909 Zip Code Profile

02909 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Providence, Rhode Island. Median household income here ($22,452) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. At $211,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $33,671/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 02909 is $26,187.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 02909 earn an average of $23,019/year. Women earn only $17,750/year.

14,100 people in 02909 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 02909? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.3 minutes.

The median age here is 28. There are 21,865 men and 21,675 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,995 people (out of the 43,540 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,549 homes, and 964 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

02909 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 39 feet above sea levell.

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• Blackstone River State Park Farmers Market
• Broad St. Farmers Market
• Broad Street Experience
• Brown University Farmers Market
• Captial Hill Farmers Market
• Cub Scout Pack 104, Providence, RI
• Darlington
• Downtown Providence Farmers Market
• Edgewood Heights Neighborhood Association
• Edgewood Highlands
• Elmwood
• Friendly Community Neighborhood Watch
• Goddard Park Farmers Market
• Meshanticut Lake Neighborhood Association
• NAP- Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket
• North Providence Farmers Market
• North Providence Neighborhood Watch Program

• Pawtucket Summertime Market
• Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market
• Plattsburgh's Thursday Farmers Market
• Pleasant View Commons
• Project Pawtucket
• Providence/Broad St. Farmers' Market
• Providence Friends Meeting House Market
• Providence/RIC Farmers’ Market
• Rhode Island Ghost Society
• Riverview Terrace Condo Association
• Smithfield Court Condominium
• Westwood Neighborhood
• Whole Foods—Garden City Farmers’ Market
• Whole Foods—University Farmers’ Market
• Whole Foods—Waterman Farmers’ Market
• Wickendon Street Farmers Market
• Wintertime Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 43,540
• White Population: 20,304
• Black Population: 7,499
• Hispanic Population: 24,278
• Asian Population: 2,873
• Hawaiian Population: 196
• Indian Population: 1,524
• Male Population: 21,865
• Female Population: 21,675
• Median Age: 28
• Median Age of Males: 28
• Median Age of Females: 29

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Rhode Island
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River RI-MA
• County: Providence
• City: Providence
• Longitude: -71.4
• Latitude: 41.8
• Elevation: 39 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 401

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 13,967
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 22.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 283
•    5 - 9: 1,461
•    10 - 14: 3,072
•    15 - 19: 3,020
•    20 - 24: 1,894
•    25 - 29: 866
•    30 - 34: 1,482
•    35 - 39: 134
•    40 - 44: 355
•    45 - 59: 628
•    60 - 89: 451
•    90 plus: 321

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $211,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $33,456
• Businesses: 551
• Employees: 6,157
• Annual Payroll: $208,420,000
• Average Family Income: $33,671
• Median Family Income: $22,452
• Average Income for Men: $23,019
• Average Income for Women: $17,750

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02, 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 720.0, 324.0
• Sr Senator: Jack Reed (D)
• Jr Senator: Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
• US House Representative: James R. Langevin (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 007
• State FIPS Code: 44

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View all schools in Providence

Primary Schools

Anthony Carnevale Elementary School

50 Springfield Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 278-0554

Asa Messer Annex

245 Althea Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9441

Asa Messer Elementary School

158 Messer Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9401

Laurel Hill Avenue Annex

240 Laban Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-1783

Laurel Hill Avenue School

85 Laurel Hill Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9389

Pleasant View School

50 Obadiah Brown Road

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9325

Webster Avenue School

191 Webster Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9414

West Broadway Elementary School

29 Bainbridge Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9102

William D'abate Elementary School

60 Kossuth Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9416

Middle Schools

Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School

370 Hartford Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9352

Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School

1655 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9360

Springfield Middle School I

152 Springfield Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 278-0557

Other Schools

Delsesto High School

152 Springfield Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 278-0557

Other Schools

Governor Delsesto Middle School

152 Springfield Street

Providence, RI 02909

(401) 278-0527