ZIP Code 02909 Demographics & Data

About Providence, RI (ZIP Code 02909)

Rhode Island

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 02909

The 02909 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Providence, RI in Providence County in the United States. The current population estimate is 40,809. It is estimated that 10.8% of residents in the 02909 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 30.4 years. Approximately 14.9% of residents in this Rhode Island region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $20,112. An estimated 28% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $42,041.

Population in 02909

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02909 is 40,809.

Providence, RI

The 02909 ZIP Code is associated with Providence, RI in Providence County.

Area Codes associated with 02909

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02909 include 401.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02909

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 4:19 pm
Sunrise in 02909 6:45 am
Sunrise in 02909 4:19 pm

Weather forecast for 02909

Overnight's forecast for 02909: Clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 02909

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02909 Fair

Internet in 02909

In ZIP Code 02909, about 82.2% of households have a computer, while 72.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02909

The gender split in ZIP Code 02909 is an estimated 50.4% female and approximately 49.6% male.

Health Insurance in 02909

Approximately 16.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02909 (Providence, RI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02909

The median household income in ZIP Code 02909 is $42,041, while the region's mean household income is $52,489. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,112. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02909 of $20,112 is approximately 44.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,121. An estimated 27.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately190.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 02909 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.2% of 02909 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.7%
$200,000 or more per year 1.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02909

In ZIP Code 02909, 75.8% of the population graduated high school, while 14.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.6% in this Providence County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02909

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 41.6%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 4.4%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree 4.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02909, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 60.1% of 02909 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02909 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.7%), followed by Some other race (29.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02909. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02909

Industry Percent
White 49.7%
Black or African American 17.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.6%
Some other race 29.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02909

In ZIP Code 02909, 37.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 54.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.4% 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 02909

Language Spoken Percent
English only 37.1%
Spanish 54.8%
Other Indo-European languages 3.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.4%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02909, an estimated 55.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Providence County region.

Age of Housing in 02909

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 55.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Residents of ZIP Code 02909 are younger than average. The median age of 30.4 years in ZIP Code 02909 is approximately 20.21% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 02909 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 02909 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.5%
5 to 9 years 8.1%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 7.9%
20 to 24 years 9.1%
25 to 34 years 17.4%
35 to 44 years 14.6%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 4.6%
60 to 64 years 4.2%
65 to 74 years 5.1%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 1.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02909 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02909 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02909 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02909 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02909

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02909. 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 02909. 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 02909

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02909 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02909 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% 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 02909. This visualizes electricity rates in 02909 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02909

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02909 14.24¢/kWh 8.1¢/kWh 5.25¢/kWh
Rhode Island 26.66¢/kWh 21.72¢/kWh 20.32¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02909

Month ZIP Code 02909 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.96 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.53 3 6.31
Mar 5.23 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.6 5.13 7.3
May 5.38 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.7 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.61 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.32 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 02909. This visualizes solar power levels in 02909 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02909

In 02909, 64.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.3 minutes. Approximately 19.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02909 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 02909 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 02909. 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 02909

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.8%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 3.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02909 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02909, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02909 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 02909. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02909

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 473
Credit reporting or credit repair services 133
Debt collection 32
Checking or savings account 21
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Other 28
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02909

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 290
Improper use of your report 247
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 41
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 29
Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
Other 76
* 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 02909. 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.