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ZIP Code 02906
Providence, RI, Providence County
Population
26,380
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
8,512
City
Providence
ZIP 02906 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02906 at a glance
- ZIP 02906 (Providence) is about 8 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,050 a year, 17% more than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $638,600 (58% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,807 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02906
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02906, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,050
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$638,600
Prices -0.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,807/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
79.5%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
24.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
736
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,971
$632M annual payroll
PPP loans
$72.8M
978 loans
Campaign donations
$1.14M
60% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02906, 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° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02906, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.5%
U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 02906
ZIP codes near 02906
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02912Providence | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| 02903Providence | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| 02916East Providence | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| 02914East Providence | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| 02860Pawtucket | 2.1 mi | 5.3 |
| 02904Providence | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| 02918Providence | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 02908Providence | 2.6 mi | 3.4 |
| 02909Providence | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| 02861Pawtucket | 3.4 mi | 3.6 |
| 02907Providence | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| 02905Cranston | 3.6 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02906?
- ZIP code 02906 is in Providence, RI (Providence County).
- What county is ZIP code 02906 in?
- ZIP code 02906 is mostly in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02906?
- About 26,380 people live in the 02906 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.