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ZIP 02915

Pop. 16,752·Providence County·25th most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$1,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$4
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ZIP 02915 · $1,961
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$1,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,532/yr
At $1,961/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyProvidence County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02915 (East Providence, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,752
Median income
$84,414
Median age
45.1
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
15.6%
22.2%
26%
14.6%
21.7%
Under 1815.6%
18–3422.2%
35–5426%
55–6414.6%
65+21.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black4.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian3.2%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
32.8%
27.5%
32.1%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02915 in East Providence, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,385 → $84,414
up 10.5%
Population
15,912 → 16,752
up 5.3%
Renter share
35.4% → 34.6%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 32.1%
-1.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $76,385 to $84,414 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,912 to 16,752 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02915 covers East Providence, RI. The median rent here is $1,961/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($84,414/yr), ZIP 02915 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02915?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02915 (East Providence, RI) is $1,961. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02915 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02915's median rent of $1,961/mo is $4 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02915 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02915 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #25 out of 34 ZIPs at $1,961/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02915?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in ZIP 02915. The local median household income is $84,414/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02915?

Rent in ZIP 02915 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02915 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02915 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,961/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($84,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02915 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02915 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 02915 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02915 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02915 compare to the rest of East Providence?

ZIP 02915 is pricier than East Providence as a whole. At $1,961/mo, it's $53 above the East Providence citywide median of $1,908/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02915 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02915 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,961/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 02915's median household income ($84,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02915 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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