East Providence, RI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 02914 serves a portion of East Providence, Rhode Island, within Providence County. This community is home to approximately 30,517 residents, with a median age of 38.2 years. The median household income of $54,659 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $355,283 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 56% owner-occupied and 44% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of East Providence is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 26% and an unemployment rate of 7.2%, 02914 reflects the economic character of Providence County in Rhode Island.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 30,517 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,029 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $54,659 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $355,283 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.9% | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 26% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 15,563 | — |