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Foster Center, RI
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02825.
Population
358
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
1
Foster Center and its ZIP codes
Foster Center at a glance
- Foster Center is 85% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
Local data for Foster Center, RI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Providence County. PPP loans are for Foster Center.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,755
290,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $8,994 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
100 loans, 308 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Foster Center, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
884
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
834
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Foster Center, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Foster Center
1 in or overlapping Foster Center. Population shown
Cities near Foster Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClayvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Danielson, CTBorough | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Dayville, CTCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| East Brooklyn, CTCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Moosup, CTCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| ChepachetCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.5 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Wauregan, CTCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.6 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| Brooklyn, CTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| PascoagCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| Plainfield Village, CTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Putnam, CTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| HarrisvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| CranstonCity | 13 mi | 28.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Foster Center, RI in?
- Foster Center is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- What ZIP codes are in Foster Center, RI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Foster Center include 02825.
- What is the population of Foster Center, RI?
- About 358 people live in Foster Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Foster Center?
- Nearby places include Clayville (2.5 mi), Greene (6.3 mi), Danielson, CT (8.2 mi), Dayville, CT (8.8 mi), East Brooklyn, CT (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023