02896 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02896, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02896 is a zip code in Providence County, Rhode Island, which covers North Smithfield, with a total population of 11,499 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 02896 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02896.

The estimated population of people living in 02896 is 11,499, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02896 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,499
 -3.38% -5.13%
2020
11,901
 -1.32% -
2019
12,060
+0.02%
-
2018
12,058
 -0.52% -
2017
12,121
 - -

Population of 02896 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02896 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
94.8%
93.9%
 +0.96%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
4.3%
 -48.84%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0.5%
 +160.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02896 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 02896 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02896 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02896 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -1.51% 45.2 -0.66% 46.7 -1.48%
2020 46.4 -4.13% 45.5 -3.81% 47.4 -4.24%
2019 48.4 +1.04% 47.3 +3.5% 49.5 +1.02%
2018 47.9 +0.42% 45.7 +3.86% 49 -0.81%
2017 47.7 - 44 - 49.4 -

The median age of the 02896 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 02896 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 9 658 -2.38% 685 -69.57% 625 313
10 to 19 710 +9.3% 564 +32.8% 738 761
20 to 29 504 +8.86% 654 -11.05% 525 577
30 to 39 624 +6.27% 632 -9.78% 652 518
40 to 49 768 +18.94% 790 +18.96% 888 898
50 to 59 923 +14.27% 1,066 -28.46% 1,059 793
60 to 69 812 -12.25% 897 -10.24% 705 804
70+ 615 +17.9% 1,219 -24.11% 708 935

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02896 zip code is $95,595.00.

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 02896.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,382.00
  • 45 to 64
    $119,286.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,607.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02896 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 02896, 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 02896 is currently $112,859.00.

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.

11.09% of households in 02896 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 02896 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02896 is $45,330.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02896 by the total population of 02896.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02896 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02896 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
    14.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02896 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02896 zip over the age of 16 is 9,584.

Of those people, a total of 68.20% 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 02896 is 65.10%.

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 02896 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 522 42.10% 14.10%
20 to 24 years 498 65.70% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 604 98.50% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 564 99.60% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 1,430 95.90% 7.90%
45 to 54 years 1,904 81.30% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 910 87.30% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 763 64.20% 10.40%
65 to 74 years 1,412 42.30% 1.50%
75 years and over 977 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02896. 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 9,351 67.90% 4.70%
Black or African American 58 70.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 91.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 107 71.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 185 78.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,214 67.60% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02896 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 02896 is 6,239, with median earnings of $51,560.00.

Women in 02896 are earning approximately 75.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,239 $51,560.00
Male 3,345 $58,352.00
Female 2,894 $44,148.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02896 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 567 $87,044.00
Business and Financial 361 $84,028.00
Computer and Mathematical 184 $98,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $115,337.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $51,083.00
Community and Social Service 56 $28,750.00
Legal 29 $33,594.00
Educational and Library 458 $54,473.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $32,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 443 $62,370.00
Healthcare Support 248 $22,255.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,551.00
Law Enforcement 66 $83,722.00
Food Preparation and Serving 390 $37,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $40,764.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $24,250.00
Sales 564 $51,978.00
Office and Administrative Support 638 $41,293.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 597 $56,696.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $60,417.00
Production 253 $106,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 213 $33,412.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02896 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 02896.

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 320 $86,250.00 247 $87,766.00
Business and Financial 133 $200,417.00 228 $59,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $125,417.00 66 $97,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $115,577.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $11,667.00 28 $0.00
Legal 29 $33,594.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 153 $73,839.00 305 $54,033.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $32,381.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $47,000.00 407 $67,083.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 225 $21,691.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $29,625.00 99 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $83,722.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 151 $40,313.00 239 $37,557.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $44,286.00 105 $39,612.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 64 $14,667.00
Sales 267 $52,214.00 297 $51,382.00
Office and Administrative Support 198 $43,095.00 440 $38,468.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 569 $57,724.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $60,417.00 0 $0.00
Production 251 $107,321.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $33,885.00 14 $0.00

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 4,455 households in 02896, with an average household size of 2.53 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 3,119 families living in the 02896 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 02896:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,578 183 358 1,336
Average Household Size 3.02 2.93 3.85 1.16
Total Families 2,578 183 358 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.7 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 3,119 families living in 02896, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02896:

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 4,764 housing units in 02896.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,455 93.51%
Vacant 309 6.49%

17.32% of the total 4,764 housing units in 02896 are rental units. This is approximately 825 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,546 are occupied by the owner - or 74.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02896 is $897.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02896 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
    84
  • Less than $500
    205
  • $500 to $999
    232
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    186
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    151
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02896 is $340,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02896 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    37
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    228
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    922
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,887
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    388
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02896. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02896 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    977
  • 1940 to 1949
    273
  • 1950 to 1959
    577
  • 1960 to 1969
    637
  • 1970 to 1979
    504
  • 1980 to 1989
    594
  • 1990 to 1999
    553
  • 2000 to 2009
    470
  • 2010 to 2013
    173
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 02896 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    193
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,121
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,963
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,178

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02896 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02896 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02896.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    612
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    727
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    460
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    995
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    354
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    946
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    205
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    89
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    500
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    304
  • 90 or more minutes
    234

Summary

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