02905 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02905, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02905 is a zip code in Providence County, Rhode Island, which covers Cranston and Providence, with a total population of 26,569 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 02905 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02905.

The estimated population of people living in 02905 is 26,569, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02905 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,569
+2.11%
+4.20%
2020
26,020
 -0.59% -
2019
26,174
+2.69%
-
2018
25,488
 -0.04% -
2017
25,497
 - -

Population of 02905 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02905 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
34.2%
37.7%
 -9.28%
Black/African American
13.8%
12.5%
 +10.40%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
44.1%
42.9%
 +2.80%
Asian
4.2%
3.3%
 +27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.8%
 +7.14%
Other
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02905 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 02905 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02905 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02905 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +0.6% 35.8 +6.87% 32.6 -2.98%
2020 33.6 +5% 33.5 +11.67% 33.6 -1.18%
2019 32 0% 30 +0.33% 34 +0.29%
2018 32 -0.62% 29.9 -0.33% 33.9 +2.11%
2017 32.2 - 30 - 33.2 -

The median age of the 02905 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 02905 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 1,583 -23.59% 1,517 +43.79% 1,228 2,233
10 to 19 2,024 1.34% 2,054 -2.04% 2,006 1,996
20 to 29 2,628 -19.37% 2,393 -2.09% 2,136 2,321
30 to 39 1,353 0.83% 1,632 +7.74% 1,352 1,759
40 to 49 1,262 +24.48% 1,429 +2.71% 1,549 1,447
50 to 59 1,472 +15.33% 1,755 -16.38% 1,697 1,477
60 to 69 1,344 +7.2% 1,162 +51.38% 1,437 1,840
70+ 791 +29.06% 1,098 -2.46% 1,027 1,064

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02905 zip code is $45,594.00.

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 02905.

  • Under 25
    $27,266.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,832.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,770.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,388.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02905 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 02905, 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 02905 is currently $72,529.00.

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.

6.63% of households in 02905 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 02905 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02905 is $28,426.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02905 by the total population of 02905.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02905 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02905 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
    15.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02905 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02905 zip over the age of 16 is 20,780.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% 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 02905 is 57.80%.

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 02905 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,674 42.40% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 2,479 72.20% 14.20%
25 to 29 years 1,978 84.30% 11.60%
30 to 34 years 1,645 90.50% 18.70%
35 to 44 years 3,051 87.60% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 3,304 64.70% 8.60%
55 to 59 years 1,281 76.40% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 1,786 64.00% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 2,538 28.30% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,044 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02905. 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 10,852 59.90% 7.70%
Black or African American 4,003 66.60% 7.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 111 74.80% 16.90%
Asian 949 53.20% 4.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3,443 73.90% 10.70%
Two or more races 1,422 73.60% 33.60%
Hispanic or Latino 8,483 69.30% 11.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,858 60.00% 9.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02905 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 02905 is 12,001, with median earnings of $32,263.00.

Women in 02905 are earning approximately 66.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,001 $32,263.00
Male 5,898 $40,918.00
Female 6,103 $27,036.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02905 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 595 $54,792.00
Business and Financial 495 $48,869.00
Computer and Mathematical 199 $60,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $59,152.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $88,365.00
Community and Social Service 386 $42,313.00
Legal 95 $78,438.00
Educational and Library 444 $74,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 366 $56,818.00
Healthcare Practitioners 865 $61,797.00
Healthcare Support 601 $30,601.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 133 $29,363.00
Law Enforcement 52 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 876 $11,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 678 $17,083.00
Personal Care and Service 483 $9,871.00
Sales 1,103 $23,810.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,650 $35,808.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $13,009.00
Construction and Extraction 509 $31,371.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $44,129.00
Production 1,008 $28,725.00
Transportation and Material Moving 404 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02905 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 02905.

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 391 $63,250.00 204 $51,750.00
Business and Financial 203 $56,979.00 292 $44,478.00
Computer and Mathematical 143 $54,427.00 56 $72,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 96 $59,821.00 43 $52,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $172,863.00 43 $87,933.00
Community and Social Service 167 $41,594.00 219 $54,191.00
Legal 55 $185,515.00 40 $60,500.00
Educational and Library 267 $81,719.00 177 $46,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 194 $69,323.00 172 $25,890.00
Healthcare Practitioners 388 $45,798.00 477 $64,292.00
Healthcare Support 33 $41,250.00 568 $30,515.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $53,811.00 80 $28,113.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $10,672.00 517 $11,427.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 210 $24,600.00 468 $15,094.00
Personal Care and Service 133 $30,156.00 350 $9,538.00
Sales 444 $48,500.00 659 $15,851.00
Office and Administrative Support 585 $42,205.00 1,065 $31,843.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $0.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 509 $31,371.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 217 $44,129.00 0 $0.00
Production 666 $31,372.00 342 $24,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 337 $38,953.00 67 $2,499.00

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 9,862 households in 02905, with an average household size of 2.57 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 5,732 families living in the 02905 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 02905:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,638 414 1,680 4,130
Average Household Size 3.46 3.16 3.71 1.27
Total Families 3,638 414 1,680 0
Average Household Size 3.44 2.96 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 5,732 families living in 02905, 18.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02905:

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 10,660 housing units in 02905.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,862 92.51%
Vacant 798 7.49%

46.72% of the total 10,660 housing units in 02905 are rental units. This is approximately 4,980 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,721 are occupied by the owner - or 44.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02905 is $1,028.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02905 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
    161
  • Less than $500
    1,199
  • $500 to $999
    1,149
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,049
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    521
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    56
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02905 is $243,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02905 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    119
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    189
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    371
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    769
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,691
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,258
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    240
  • $1,000,000 or more
    84

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02905. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02905 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,845
  • 1940 to 1949
    600
  • 1950 to 1959
    790
  • 1960 to 1969
    792
  • 1970 to 1979
    580
  • 1980 to 1989
    311
  • 1990 to 1999
    247
  • 2000 to 2009
    407
  • 2010 to 2013
    88
  • 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 02905 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,689
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,067
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,014
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,092

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02905 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02905 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02905.

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
    213
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    923
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,762
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,180
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,422
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    695
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,342
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    181
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    567
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    648
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    272
  • 90 or more minutes
    546

Summary

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