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Providence ZIP codes: US ZIP code list for Providence, Rhode Island (RI)

Quick answer

Providence, Rhode Island has 7 US ZIP codes, running 02903 to 02909 inside Providence County. Each carries the same 7% combined sales tax rate. ZIP boundaries are postal delivery routes, not tax boundaries — a code that crosses a city or district line can hold more than one rate, so destination-based sellers should validate by full street address.

ZIP codes
7Median covered metro: 12
Number span
702903 to 02909
Sorting prefixes
029USPS sectional centers
Sales tax
7%Same in every listed code

Providence ZIP code footprint

How Providence's ZIP footprint compares with national norms.

7 ZIP codes are listed for Providence, covering a population of 190,934. They span 7 numbers, 02903 through 02909. The median covered metro on this site lists 12 codes; Providence ranks 78 of 94 by count. Large metros carry more codes because USPS splits a delivery area once carrier volume outgrows one route cluster, not because the city is geographically bigger.

All 7 codes share the 029 prefix. That first trio is the sectional center facility — the USPS plant that sorts mail for the region — so every piece addressed to Providence passes through one facility. The range runs 02903 to 02909.

ZIP boundaries are carrier routes, not city limits. USPS redraws them when delivery volume shifts; Rhode Island redraws tax and municipal lines on a different schedule entirely. A Providence mailing address does not prove an address sits inside Providence city limits, and a single code can straddle the boundary.

ZIP codes in Providence

All within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Source: Rhode Island Division of Taxation rate tables · rates as published for 2026

Why ZIP-based rate lookup is unreliable

USPS redraws ZIP codes when carrier routes change. Tax jurisdictions move with annexations, county lines and voter-approved districts. The two never line up. In Rhode Island, even without local add-ons, remote sellers should validate the full delivery address against the Rhode Island Division of Taxation lookup at the time of sale.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this area.

How many ZIP codes does Providence have?
7. They run from 02903 to 02909 across 1 sectional center prefix (029), spanning 7 numbers.
What is the first ZIP code in Providence, RI?
02903 is the lowest-numbered code serving Providence. Numbering runs roughly northeast to west nationally, so Providence's 029 prefix reflects its position in the Rhode Island sorting network, not its size.
Do all Providence ZIP codes have the same sales tax rate?
Inside Providence city limits, yes — 7% applies. A code that extends past the city line can carry a different rate on part of its territory. Validate by street address, not ZIP, when the sale is destination-based. Confirm current rates with your state revenue agency before filing.

Providence sales tax breakdown and calculator

Other Providence datasets on this site.

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