02895 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02895, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02895 is a zip code in Providence County, Rhode Island, which covers Woonsocket, with a total population of 43,177 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 02895 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02895.

The estimated population of people living in 02895 is 43,177, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02895 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,177
+3.75%
+4.02%
2020
41,616
+0.03%
-
2019
41,603
+0.15%
-
2018
41,539
+0.07%
-
2017
41,508
 - -

Population of 02895 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02895 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58%
65%
 -10.77%
Black/African American
5.9%
6.4%
 -7.81%
Native
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hispanic
23%
17.3%
 +32.95%
Asian
6%
7.2%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
2.9%
 +96.55%
Other
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02895 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 02895 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02895 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02895 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 -0.84% 33.8 -1.74% 37.6 -1.05%
2020 35.9 -1.1% 34.4 -1.43% 38 0%
2019 36.3 -2.42% 34.9 -2.24% 38 -1.04%
2018 37.2 -1.59% 35.7 0% 38.4 -2.04%
2017 37.8 - 35.7 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 02895 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 02895 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,816 -0.64% 2,297 +16.5% 2,786 2,689
10 to 19 2,719 +9.06% 2,132 -2.52% 2,799 2,074
20 to 29 2,745 +19.94% 3,307 +13.73% 3,320 3,760
30 to 39 3,018 +11.37% 2,968 +9.04% 3,329 3,220
40 to 49 2,606 -16.77% 2,614 +4.03% 2,177 2,718
50 to 59 2,983 -0.75% 2,915 -11.15% 2,938 2,593
60 to 69 2,061 +18.76% 2,389 +9.08% 2,471 2,599
70+ 1,618 -18.55% 2,320 +3.53% 1,316 2,388

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02895 zip code is $48,882.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 02895.

  • Under 25
    $48,493.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,347.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,972.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,168.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02895 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 02895, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 02895 is currently $65,282.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.00% of households in 02895 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 02895 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02895 is $26,527.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02895 by the total population of 02895.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02895 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02895 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02895 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02895 zip over the age of 16 is 34,837.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 02895 is 57.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 02895 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,008 52.70% 37.20%
20 to 24 years 3,065 83.50% 12.00%
25 to 29 years 4,015 83.70% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 3,668 78.10% 6.60%
35 to 44 years 5,210 77.30% 9.70%
45 to 54 years 5,659 74.20% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 2,438 66.50% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 3,047 56.30% 5.40%
65 to 74 years 3,426 19.20% 6.50%
75 years and over 2,301 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02895. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,935 60.10% 7.60%
Black or African American 2,403 80.60% 12.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 252 80.60% 0.00%
Asian 2,299 68.50% 2.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 100.00% 100.00%
Other 2,099 66.00% 19.10%
Two or more races 3,825 70.60% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 6,647 65.30% 10.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,758 60.60% 8.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02895 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 02895 is 20,171, with median earnings of $35,694.00.

Women in 02895 are earning approximately 76.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,171 $35,694.00
Male 10,352 $40,883.00
Female 9,819 $31,455.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02895 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,402 $66,024.00
Business and Financial 764 $52,381.00
Computer and Mathematical 743 $69,824.00
Architecture and Engineering 210 $73,066.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $64,112.00
Community and Social Service 353 $29,009.00
Legal 129 $17,271.00
Educational and Library 1,113 $31,503.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 557 $26,536.00
Healthcare Practitioners 826 $33,393.00
Healthcare Support 1,073 $25,742.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 240 $25,119.00
Law Enforcement 205 $151,442.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,306 $23,566.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 867 $22,361.00
Personal Care and Service 456 $25,326.00
Sales 2,077 $22,665.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,651 $40,094.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,126 $37,361.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 518 $41,814.00
Production 1,721 $38,732.00
Transportation and Material Moving 832 $29,036.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02895 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 02895.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 884 $69,722.00 518 $65,643.00
Business and Financial 277 $59,297.00 487 $47,358.00
Computer and Mathematical 519 $79,323.00 224 $63,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $72,743.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $61,250.00 49 $83,365.00
Community and Social Service 68 $48,906.00 285 $27,083.00
Legal 100 $17,083.00 29 $51,125.00
Educational and Library 263 $49,712.00 850 $31,180.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 336 $21,500.00 221 $26,745.00
Healthcare Practitioners 200 $30,773.00 626 $39,167.00
Healthcare Support 54 $41,154.00 1,019 $25,620.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 133 $75,063.00 107 $12,337.00
Law Enforcement 198 $152,115.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 624 $24,745.00 682 $20,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 651 $26,007.00 216 $10,000.00
Personal Care and Service 202 $37,656.00 254 $22,414.00
Sales 967 $29,738.00 1,110 $20,460.00
Office and Administrative Support 632 $39,593.00 2,019 $40,199.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,118 $37,083.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 511 $41,757.00 7 $0.00
Production 1,188 $44,156.00 533 $28,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 578 $34,342.00 254 $23,712.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,921 households in 02895, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,018 families living in the 02895 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 02895:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,549 1,038 3,431 6,903
Average Household Size 3.32 3.19 3.55 1.24
Total Families 5,549 1,038 3,431 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.64 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 10,018 families living in 02895, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02895:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,996 housing units in 02895.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,921 89.08%
Vacant 2,075 10.92%

54.46% of the total 18,996 housing units in 02895 are rental units. This is approximately 10,346 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,372 are occupied by the owner - or 33.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02895 is $974.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02895 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    203
  • Less than $500
    1,940
  • $500 to $999
    3,490
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,981
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    764
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    91
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    57
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02895 is $208,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02895 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    202
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    318
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    642
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,761
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,473
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    836
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    120
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02895. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02895 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,254
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,474
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,959
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,978
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,677
  • 1980 to 1989
    975
  • 1990 to 1999
    698
  • 2000 to 2009
    776
  • 2010 to 2013
    205
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 02895 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,724
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,371
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,021
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,805

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02895 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02895 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02895.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    660
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,240
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,253
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,693
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,796
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,078
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,190
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    570
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,078
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,384
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,308
  • 90 or more minutes
    350

Summary

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