East Providence city, RI

ZIP 02914 — 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 East Providence city, RI (02914)

Median Income

$60,838

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+790

Wealth inflow

Population

21,397

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 790 for ZIP 02914 (East 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

3.8%+3% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.0%-34% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.7%+51% vs US avg

736

Establishments

11,471

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction8.8%
Manufacturing7.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade18.2%
Transportation, utilities7.0%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.9%
Education, health care, social26.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.1%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02914 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.5%, median income rose 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.9%.

Median Income

$60,838

-19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate