East Providence city, RI

ZIP 02916 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in East Providence city, RI (02916)

Median Income

$96,293

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+322

Wealth inflow

Population

8,725

Unemployment

6.6%

2.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 322 for ZIP 02916 (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

6.6%+78% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-77% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.5%-44% vs US avg

231

Establishments

3,713

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction2.5%
Manufacturing10.0%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.4%
Professional, scientific, management15.7%
Education, health care, social28.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services8.4%
Public administration1.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02916 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.1%, median income fell 5.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.3%.

Median Income

$96,293

+28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate