Zip code 02919: Johnston, Rhode Island
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 02919
02919 is a suburban zip code in Johnston, Rhode Island (Providence County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 29,802 people live here, or 1,268 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $91,775 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $355,800, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,275 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.
How 02919 compares
- Median age44.584thU.S. 38.9 · RI 40.633rd of 78 in RI
- 84thU.S. 17.2% · RI 18.7%25th of 78 in RI
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · RI 5.8%17th of 78 in RI
- Healthcare workers11.7%79thU.S. 9.7% · RI 10%18th of 78 in RI
- Median earnings per worker$59,33174thU.S. $49,666 · RI $53,16237th of 78 in RI
- Homeownership rate75.9%69thU.S. 65.2% · RI 63.6%42nd of 78 in RI
- Per capita income$47,32167thU.S. $44,673 · RI $47,15050th of 78 in RI
- Median household income$91,77564thU.S. $80,734 · RI $87,79649th of 72 in RI
- Broadband access93.7%64thU.S. 91% · RI 91.7%35th of 78 in RI
- Tech workers3.5%61stU.S. 3.8% · RI 3.5%32nd of 78 in RI
- Median home value$355,80054thU.S. $332,700 · RI $404,20055th of 74 in RI
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · RI 0.46130th of 77 in RI
- 50thU.S. 14.1% · RI 15.3%28th of 78 in RI
- Population29,80249thU.S. 334,922,499 · RI 1,101,80112th of 78 in RI
- Population density1,268/sq mi48thU.S. 95/sq mi · RI 1,066/sq mi37th of 78 in RI
- 43rdU.S. 35.7% · RI 37.7%59th of 78 in RI
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · RI 5.1%45th of 78 in RI
- Median gross rent$1,27541stU.S. $1,413 · RI $1,34239th of 59 in RI
- Diversity index41.638thU.S. 61.4 · RI 5022nd of 78 in RI
- Government workers12.2%37thU.S. 14.5% · RI 13.1%49th of 78 in RI
- Housing vacancy5.3%36thU.S. 10.1% · RI 9.1%44th of 78 in RI
- Average commute23.6 min34thU.S. 26.4 min · RI 25.5 min56th of 73 in RI
- Work from home9.9%34thU.S. 15.1% · RI 13%58th of 78 in RI
- 34thU.S. 10% · RI 9%42nd of 78 in RI
- Poverty rate7.9%31stU.S. 12.5% · RI 11.2%33rd of 78 in RI
- Residents under 1817.5%16thU.S. 22% · RI 18.8%42nd of 78 in RI
- 13thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · RI 48%56th of 72 in RI
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · RI 4.4%36th of 78 in RI
| Measure | 02919 | Providence | RI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 38 | 40.6 | 38.9 | 33rd of 78 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.1% | 16.3% | 18.7% | 17.2% | 25th of 78 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 17th of 78 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 9.7% | 18th of 78 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $59,331 | $50,143 | $53,162 | $49,666 | 37th of 78 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 56.9% | 63.6% | 65.2% | 42nd of 78 | |
| Per capita income | $47,321 | $41,523 | $47,150 | $44,673 | 50th of 78 | |
| Median household income | $91,775 | $78,787 | $87,796 | $80,734 | 49th of 72 | |
| Broadband access | 93.7% | 90.5% | 91.7% | 91% | 35th of 78 | |
| Tech workers | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 32nd of 78 | |
| Median home value | $355,800 | $373,600 | $404,200 | $332,700 | 55th of 74 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.462 | 0.461 | 0.483 | 30th of 77 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.9% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 14.1% | 28th of 78 | |
| Population | 29,802 | 664,854 | 1,101,801 | 334,922,499 | 12th of 78 | |
| Population density | 1,268/sq mi | 1,624/sq mi | 1,066/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 37th of 78 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 32.3% | 37.7% | 35.7% | 59th of 78 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 4% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 45th of 78 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,275 | $1,312 | $1,342 | $1,413 | 39th of 59 | |
| Diversity index | 41.6 | 60.5 | 50 | 61.4 | 22nd of 78 | |
| Government workers | 12.2% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 49th of 78 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.3% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 44th of 78 | |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 25.9 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 56th of 73 | |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12.3% | 13% | 15.1% | 58th of 78 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9% | 10% | 42nd of 78 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.9% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 12.5% | 33rd of 78 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.5% | 20.1% | 18.8% | 22% | 42nd of 78 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.1% | 47.3% | 48% | 51.1% | 56th of 72 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 8.4% | 36th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White75%
- Black4%
- Hispanic14%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,660
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 64.7%
- Married couples
- 42.9%
- Living alone
- 29.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,313
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Vacant
- 5.3%
- Median year built
- 1968
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 02919 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $77,672 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,743 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,517 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,352 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $49,334 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.9%
- Households with broadband
- 93.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82.9%
- No internet access
- 4.2%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 4.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Johnston
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Providence County
- Center point
- 41.8274° N, 71.5199° W
- Land area
- 24 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 02919
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 3.1 mi | $89,456 |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 3.6 mi | $64,649 |
| 02828 | Greenville, RI | 4.1 mi | $97,196 |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 4.2 mi | $73,081 |
| 02921 | Cranston, RI | 4.5 mi | $147,204 |
| 02918 | Providence, RI | 4.5 mi | — |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 4.8 mi | $67,003 |
| 02902 | Providence, RI · PO box | 4.9 mi | — |
| 02920 | Cranston, RI | 5 mi | $80,717 |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 5.3 mi | $52,485 |
| 02901 | Providence, RI · PO box | 5.4 mi | — |
| 02917 | Smithfield, RI | 5.5 mi | $110,938 |
Zip codes like 02919 elsewhere
Questions about 02919
What city is zip code 02919?
02919 is assigned to Johnston, Rhode Island. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 02919 in?
02919 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of 02919?
About 29,802 people live in 02919, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 02919 in?
02919 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 02919?
The median household income in 02919 is $91,775.
What zip codes are near 02919?
The closest zip codes to 02919 are 02911, 02909, 02828, 02908, 02921.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02919, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.