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Valley Falls, RI
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02864.
Population
12,657
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,567
ZIP codes
1
Valley Falls and its ZIP codes
Valley Falls at a glance
- Valley Falls is about 3.3 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 36 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
- The median household income is $92,901, 6% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,200 (7% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,362 a month.
Local data for Valley Falls, RI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley Falls, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,901
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$375,200
Median rent
$1,362/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,357), Portuguese Americans (1,646), Italian Americans (1,400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Providence County. PPP loans are for Valley Falls.
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
How people get to work
Valley Falls, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled18.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley Falls, 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
84° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley Falls, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Valley Falls
1 in or overlapping Valley Falls. Population shown
Cities near Valley Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Central FallsCity | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| PawtucketCity | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
| North Attleborough Town, MACity | 3.9 mi | 18.9 |
| North Seekonk, MACensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Cumberland HillCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Attleboro, MACity | 5.9 mi | 26.8 |
| WoonsocketCity | 7.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ProvidenceCity | 7.5 mi | 18.4 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.6 |
| East ProvidenceCity | 8.5 mi | 13.3 |
| Franklin Town, MACity | 11 mi | 26.6 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Mansfield Center, MACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| CranstonCity | 11 mi | 28.3 |
| Norton Center, MACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Foxborough, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valley Falls, RI in?
- Valley Falls is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- What ZIP codes are in Valley Falls, RI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Valley Falls include 02864.
- What is the population of Valley Falls, RI?
- About 12,657 people live in Valley Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valley Falls?
- Nearby places include Central Falls (2.3 mi), Pawtucket (3.3 mi), North Attleborough Town, MA (3.9 mi), North Seekonk, MA (4.2 mi), Cumberland Hill (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023