Providence city, RI

ZIP 02918 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Providence city, RI (02918)

Median Income

N/A

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+109

Wealth inflow

Population

2,944

Unemployment

7.2%

3.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 109 for ZIP 02918 (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

7.2%+94% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

Establishments

2,380

Employees

~140 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction2.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.9%
Professional, scientific, management3.3%
Education, health care, social29.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services42.6%
Other services3.9%
Public administration1.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02918 (2021–Present)

Since 2021, population grew 0.3%, median income fell NaN% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

N/A

Unemployment Rate