Providence city, RI

ZIP 02911 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Providence city, RI (02911)

Median Income

$85,803

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+553

Wealth inflow

Population

14,963

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 553 for ZIP 02911 (Providence city, RI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+58% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-54% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.6%-10% vs US avg

253

Establishments

2,005

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction7.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management6.3%
Education, health care, social34.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.6%
Other services4.3%
Public administration2.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02911 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.2%, median income rose 8.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.3%.

Median Income

$85,803

+14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate