Providence County, Rhode Island
46 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Providence County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
For households in Providence County, the 46 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,590, driven primarily by flood
79.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Providence County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,590
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Providence County, representing a small fraction of property value.
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 serving Providence County
8 community water systems serving Providence County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Providence County.
Systems with the most violations in Providence County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.7% of homes built before 1978
- 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.