Providence County, Rhode Island
46 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Providence County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
46 ZIP codes, one county grade: Providence County scores in ZipCheckup's upper tier.
How Providence County Compares
How Providence County Compares
Providence County scores 12 points above the Rhode Island state average (67/100) and 6 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Providence County, Rhode Island
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 11.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,017, largest modeled factor: Flood
77% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,017
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
276,457 housing units in Providence County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Providence County
Modeled remediation costs in Providence County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Providence County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Providence County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Providence County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 water systems mapped to Providence County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Providence County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Providence County
46 ZIP codes tracked in Providence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02857 | North Scituate | 83 | B | 0 | $388K |
| 2 | 02861 | Pawtucket | 83 | B | 2 | $285K |
| 3 | 02863 | Central Falls | 83 | B | 2 | $301K |
| 4 | 02865 | Lincoln | 83 | B | 1 | $428K |
| 5 | 02914 | East Providence | 83 | B | 0 | $310K |
| 6 | 02915 | Riverside | 83 | B | 2 | $318K |
| 7 | 02916 | Rumford | 83 | B | 0 | $360K |
| 8 | 02860 | Pawtucket | 82 | B | 5 | $287K |
| 9 | 02903 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $366K |
| 10 | 02904 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $302K |
| 11 | 02906 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $583K |
| 12 | 02907 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $312K |
| 13 | 02908 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $294K |
| 14 | 02909 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $284K |
| 15 | 02910 | Cranston | 82 | B | 3 | $302K |
| 16 | 02911 | North Providence | 82 | B | 3 | $319K |
| 17 | 02912 | Providence | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 18 | 02919 | Johnston | 82 | B | 3 | $326K |
| 19 | 02921 | Cranston | 82 | B | 3 | $524K |
| 20 | 02920 | Cranston | 81 | B | 6 | $337K |
| 21 | 02828 | Greenville | 79 | B | 9 (1 health) | $401K |
| 22 | 02905 | Providence | 79 | B | 12 | $323K |
| 23 | 02917 | Smithfield | 74 | B | 24 (1 health) | $416K |
| 24 | 02831 | Hope | 66 | C | 3 | $469K |
| 25 | 02864 | Cumberland | 66 | C | 3 | $395K |
| 26 | 02895 | Woonsocket | 63 | C | 10 | $268K |
| 27 | 02896 | North Smithfield | 63 | C | 14 (3 health) | $424K |
| 28 | 02802 | Albion | — | — | 1 | $271K |
| 29 | 02814 | Chepachet | — | — | 3 | $376K |
| 30 | 02815 | Clayville | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 02823 | Fiskeville | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 02824 | Forestdale | — | — | 4 (3 health) | $414K |
| 33 | 02825 | Foster | — | — | $399K | |
| 34 | 02826 | Glendale | — | — | 0 | $266K |
| 35 | 02829 | Harmony | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 02830 | Harrisville | — | — | 0 | $381K |
| 37 | 02838 | Manville | — | — | 1 | $328K |
| 38 | 02839 | Mapleville | — | — | 0 | $321K |
| 39 | 02858 | Oakland | — | — | $343K | |
| 40 | 02859 | Pascoag | — | — | 0 | $362K |
| 41 | 02862 | Pawtucket | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 02876 | Slatersville | — | — | 4 (3 health) | — |
| 43 | 02901 | Providence | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 02902 | Providence | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 02918 | Providence | — | — | 3 | — |
| 46 | 02940 | Providence | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Providence County
These buyer guides are matched by rule rather than by hand - a PFAS record adds a PFAS filter guide, a lead action-level exceedance adds lead filter guides, a high share of pre-1978 homes adds lead paint test kits, EPA Radon Zone 1 add radon kits, and a top flood or wildfire risk adds related equipment.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Providence County, Rhode Island
Overview
Providence County in Rhode Island covers 46 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 27 scored records.
30 of 37 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.