NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 02909

RI · Population: 42,629

C+
54/100
82
A
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
Zip 02909, RI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 02909

Zip code 02909 is located in Rhode Island and is home to approximately 42,629 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $58,085, with home values near $251,100 and rents around $1,152/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$58,085
Home Value
$251,100
Rent
$1,152/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
22.4%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
38.4%
Rent Burden
23.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).