Providence, RI 02908

Population 37,533

02908 is zip code located in Providence, Rhode Island. The population is 37,533, making 02908 the 2nd largest zipcode in Providence and the 5th largest in Providence County.

There are 9 public schools in 02908 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Providence is moderate , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 02908. Unemployment in 02908 is very high.

Zip codes within Providence include 02901, 02902 and 02903.

Providence Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

28.97% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

10.83% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

136 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 02908, RI and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 02908's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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57 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 02908.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    18.7%
  • Rented
    47%
  • Owned
    34.3%

27 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Providence, RI issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 13 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Providence, RI issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 42 permits, 16 were issued for single family homes and 26 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $900
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,010
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,220
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,510
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,850

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Environmental Hazards

136 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    Providence, RI has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Providence, RI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Providence, RI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.7°
  • February 32.62°
  • March 41°
  • April 50.93°
  • May 60.13°
  • June 68.39°
  • July 75.44°
  • August 72.95°
  • September 65.93°
  • October 55.17°
  • November 44.95°
  • December 33.96°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Providence, RI

Earthquakes
Providence, RI has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Providence, RI has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Providence, RI has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Providence, RI has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 02908: $42,484

Unemployment

Unemployment in Providence is 5.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.24%
White Collar - 53.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Gina Raimondo
  • Sen. Jack Reed
  • Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

City Representatives

  • David Cicilline
  • Jim Langevin

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 02908 in our database.

0 FCC Towers view all

  • We're sorry! No fcc towers found for 02908 in our database.

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all