Zip code 02918: Providence, Rhode Island

Q: What city is zip code 02918?

02918 is assigned to Providence, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02918 in?

02918 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Q: What is the population of 02918?

About 2,925 people live in 02918, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 02918?

The closest zip codes to 02918 are 02908, 02904, 02901, 02902, 02940.

Residential delivery areaProvidence CountyEastern Time

Population

2,925

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

18,750 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02918

02918 is a dense urban zip code in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 2,925 people live here, or 18,750 per square mile. The median resident is 20 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

44.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.2 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; education; and cleaning and personal care. 100% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 02918 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate44.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%2nd of 78 in RI
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · RI 91.7%8th of 78 in RI
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · RI 48%1st of 72 in RI
Population density18,750/sq mi
97th
U.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi3rd of 78 in RI
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%9th of 78 in RI
Work from home17.4%
70th
U.S. 15.1% · RI 13%17th of 78 in RI
Diversity index37.8
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · RI 5024th of 78 in RI
Foreign-born residents5%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%47th of 78 in RI
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%61st of 78 in RI
Uninsured rate4.4%
26th
U.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%20th of 78 in RI
Government workers8.8%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%68th of 78 in RI
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%73rd of 78 in RI
Population2,925
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80159th of 78 in RI
Per capita income$6,359
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15077th of 78 in RI
Median age20
1st
U.S. 38.9 · RI 40.676th of 78 in RI
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%78th of 78 in RI
Average commute12.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · RI 25.5 min70th of 73 in RI
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%76th of 78 in RI
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%75th of 78 in RI
Residents 65 and older0.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%75th of 78 in RI
Residents under 180.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · RI 18.8%76th of 78 in RI
Median earnings per worker$5,622
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · RI $53,16277th of 78 in RI
Healthcare workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · RI 10%70th of 78 in RI
Self-employed workers3%
1st
U.S. 10% · RI 9%68th of 78 in RI

Measure	02918	Providence	RI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in RI
Poverty rateWeakness	44.8%	13.4%	11.2%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 78
Broadband accessStrength	100%	90.5%	91.7%	91%	99th	8th of 78
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	47.3%	48%	51.1%	99th	1st of 72
Population density	18,750/sq mi	1,624/sq mi	1,066/sq mi	95/sq mi	97th	3rd of 78
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	6.6%	5.8%	5.2%	89th	9th of 78
Work from home	17.4%	12.3%	13%	15.1%	70th	17th of 78
Diversity index	37.8	60.5	50	61.4	33rd	24th of 78
Foreign-born residents	5%	20.9%	15.3%	14.1%	29th	47th of 78
Tech workers	1.7%	3.5%	3.5%	3.8%	27th	61st of 78
Uninsured rate	4.4%	5.4%	4.4%	8.4%	26th	20th of 78
Government workers	8.8%	11.9%	13.1%	14.5%	11th	68th of 78
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	32.3%	37.7%	35.7%	10th	73rd of 78
Population	2,925	664,854	1,101,801	334,922,499	5th	59th of 78
Per capita incomeWeakness	$6,359	$41,523	$47,150	$44,673	1st	77th of 78
Median age	20	38	40.6	38.9	1st	76th of 78
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	56.9%	63.6%	65.2%	1st	78th of 78
Average commuteStrength	12.2 min	25.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	1st	70th of 73
Veterans	0%	4%	5.1%	6.2%	1st	76th of 78
Housing vacancy	0%	6.7%	9.1%	10.1%	1st	75th of 78
Residents 65 and older	0.4%	16.3%	18.7%	17.2%	1st	75th of 78
Residents under 18	0.4%	20.1%	18.8%	22%	1st	76th of 78
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,622	$50,143	$53,162	$49,666	1st	77th of 78
Healthcare workers	1.8%	10.2%	10%	9.7%	1st	70th of 78
Self-employed workers	3%	8.1%	9%	10%	1st	68th of 78

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

0.4%

65 and over

0.4%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black4%
Hispanic9%
Asian5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

37.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

7.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

100%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 37
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

02918

—

Providence Co.

$78,787

Rhode Island

$87,796

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$6,359

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

44.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02918

—

Providence Co.

$373,600

Rhode Island

$404,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02918

—

Providence Co.

$1,312

Rhode Island

$1,342

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 37
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

21%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

53%

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

50%

10–19

32%

20–29

13%

30–44

45–59

0.7%

60+

Average commute

12.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

32.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

21%

Education

17%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

12%

Arts, media and sports

Management

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Computer and math

Production

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Industries

Education

31%

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Arts and recreation

12%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.7%

Manufacturing

0.2%

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$5,622

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02918	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$3,948	$74,888
Service	$6,405	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,903	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$4,926	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

63%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.1%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 4.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Providence
State: Rhode Island
County: Providence County
Center point: 41.8438° N, 71.4350° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Providence100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02918

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02908	Providence, RI	0.4 mi	39,500	$73,081	$324,100
02904	Providence, RI	1 mi	32,531	$67,003	$339,900
02901	Providence, RI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
02902	Providence, RI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
02940	Providence, RI · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
02909	Providence, RI	2 mi	46,014	$64,649	$325,300
02903	Providence, RI	2.1 mi	11,836	$64,476	$408,900
02911	North Providence, RI	2.1 mi	15,653	$89,456	$360,200
02912	Providence, RI	2.1 mi	4,836	—	—
02906	Providence, RI	2.4 mi	26,380	$103,050	$638,600
02860	Pawtucket, RI	3 mi	47,818	$61,539	$336,100
02907	Providence, RI	3.2 mi	31,461	$52,485	$349,200

Questions about 02918

What city is zip code 02918?

02918 is assigned to Providence, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02918 in?

02918 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of 02918?

About 2,925 people live in 02918, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02918 in?

02918 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 02918?

The closest zip codes to 02918 are 02908, 02904, 02901, 02902, 02940.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02918, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.