The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02896 sells for about $450,950, or $288 per square foot.
Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,270 a month.
ZIP 02896 — North Smithfield
The housing market in 02896 is currently characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a median list price of approximately $450,950. Market activity remains balanced, though specific sales data for the most recent month is not currently published. Buyers and sellers are operating in a stable environment with little evidence of significant price volatility.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with historic character and convenient access to Providence.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 02896, Providence County RI
The area is served by the North Smithfield School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region.
The area features a mix of historic village centers and suburban residential development with proximity to major regional employment hubs in Providence.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of North Smithfield based on local mill rates applied to property valuations.
Residents typically commute via RI-146, providing a direct corridor to the Providence employment core.
The area offers access to local parks, historic village sites, and proximity to regional shopping and dining districts in neighboring towns.
The rental market includes a mix of historic mill conversions and suburban apartments, with demand driven by proximity to regional employment centers.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, retail, and proximity to the broader Providence-Warwick metropolitan industrial and service sectors.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with RI-146 serving as the primary transit corridor for regional travel.
Development is characterized by infill residential projects and the adaptive reuse of historic mill properties.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and local school district levies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Supercharged Entertainment4.514.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.59.5 mi
- United Skates of America4.313.1 mi
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.69.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Providence4.212.2 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.4 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.217.6 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.514.3 mi
- Patriot Place4.617.2 mi
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.412.4 mi
- Bally's Lincoln3.98 mi
- Southwick's Zoo4.76.7 mi
- RISD Museum4.712.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.59.5 mi
- Lincoln Woods State Park4.68.2 mi
- RISD Museum4.712.6 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.613.1 mi
- The Providence Athenaeum4.812.7 mi
- The WaterFire Arts Center4.711.7 mi
- AS220's Empire Street Complex4.512.6 mi
- Lincoln Woods State Park4.68.2 mi
- Prospect Terrace4.712.4 mi
- Waterplace Park4.712.4 mi
- Douglas State Forest4.611.4 mi
- North Attleboro WW1 Memorial Park4.712.8 mi
- Point Breeze4.215 mi
- East Providence Yacht Club4.313.8 mi
- Rhode Island Yacht Club4.616.6 mi
- Blissful Meadows Golf Club.4.57.5 mi
- Kirkbrae Country Club4.65.3 mi
- Triggs Memorial Golf Course4.210.7 mi
- Wentworth Hills Country Club3.910 mi
- Chemawa Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- Wrentham Village Premium Outlets4.511.8 mi
- Providence Place4.412.2 mi
- Emerald Square Mall410.9 mi
- Shaw's4.29.7 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Cumberland4.68.3 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.418.3 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.626.2 mi
- Boston Skydive Center55 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A well-preserved historic village area featuring 19th-century architecture.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).