ZIP Code 02906 Demographics & Data

About Providence, RI (ZIP Code 02906)

Rhode Island

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 02906

The 02906 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Providence, RI in Providence County in the United States. The current population estimate is 27,825. It is estimated that 15.9% of residents in the 02906 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 31.0 years. Approximately 75.3% of residents in this Rhode Island region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $53,235. The median household income is at $85,270, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 02906

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02906 is 27,825.

Providence, RI

The 02906 ZIP Code is associated with Providence, RI in Providence County.

Area Codes associated with 02906

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02906 include 401.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02906

Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 4:21 pm
Sunrise in 02906 7:11 am
Sunrise in 02906 4:21 pm

Weather forecast for 02906

Tonight's forecast for 02906: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 02906

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02906 Fair

Internet in 02906

In ZIP Code 02906, about 95.0% of households have a computer, while 91.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02906

The gender split in ZIP Code 02906 is an estimated 52.8% female and approximately 47.2% male.

Health Insurance in 02906

Approximately 4.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02906 (Providence, RI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02906

The median household income in ZIP Code 02906 is $85,270, while the region's mean household income is $131,767. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $53,235. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02906 of $53,235 is approximately 47.38% more than the per capita income in Rhode Island overall of $36,121. An estimated 7.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 17.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 02906 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.0% of 02906 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02906

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.8%
$200,000 or more per year 18.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02906

In ZIP Code 02906, 95.2% of the population graduated high school, while 75.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 44.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.2% in this Providence County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02906

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.2%
Some college, no degree 8.0%
Associate's degree 2.8%
Bachelor's degree 31.3%
Graduate or professional degree 44.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02906

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02906, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.8% of 02906 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02906 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.5%), followed by Asian (14.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02906

Industry Percent
White 80.5%
Black or African American 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 14.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 2.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02906

In ZIP Code 02906, 78.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Providence County region.

Language Spoken in 02906

Language Spoken Percent
English only 78.5%
Spanish 5.1%
Other Indo-European languages 8.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.0%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02906

The median home value in ZIP Code 02906 in July 2024 comes in at $917,697. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $877,009 median value in February 2024, and 10% higher than the $833,055 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02906, an estimated 68.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 6.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Providence County region.

Home Values in 02906

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $917,697
Jun 2024 $911,034
May 2024 $903,785
Apr 2024 $892,631
Mar 2024 $883,067
Feb 2024 $877,009
Jan 2024 $873,321
Dec 2023 $868,370
Nov 2023 $860,435
Oct 2023 $852,597
Sep 2023 $843,755
Aug 2023 $833,055

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 02906

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 68.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02906

Residents of ZIP Code 02906 are younger than average. The median age of 31.0 years in ZIP Code 02906 is approximately 18.64% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.8% of the population in 02906 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 02906 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02906

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 3.2%
10 to 14 years 3.3%
15 to 19 years 11.1%
20 to 24 years 14.1%
25 to 34 years 20.8%
35 to 44 years 10.9%
45 to 54 years 8.8%
55 to 59 years 5.2%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 7.3%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02906 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02906

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02906 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02906 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02906 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02906

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02906

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02906 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02906 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes electricity rates in 02906 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02906

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02906 14.24¢/kWh 8.1¢/kWh 5.25¢/kWh
Rhode Island 27.57¢/kWh 20.05¢/kWh 18.8¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02906

Month ZIP Code 02906 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.13 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.53 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.75 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.81 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.72 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.76 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.57 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.35 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes solar power levels in 02906 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02906

In 02906, 65.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 43.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02906 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 02906 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02906

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 1.9%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.7%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 43.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.4%
Public administration 2.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02906 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02906, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02906 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Providence County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02906

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 56
Credit reporting or credit repair services 22
Credit card or prepaid card 20
Checking or savings account 12
Debt collection 11
Other 28
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02906

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 35
Improper use of your report 25
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 13
Managing an account 9
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Other 59
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02906. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.