ZIP Code 02908 — Providence, RI
02908 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 02908 at a glance
| ZIP code | 02908 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Providence |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence FIPS 44007 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 39,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.838770, -71.439260 |
How ZIP+4 works in 02908
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 02908. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 02908 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Providence
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 02908.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 02918 | Providence, RI | 0.4 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 1.5 mi |
| 02909 | Providence, RI | 1.5 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 2 mi |
| 02911 | North Providence, RI | 2.1 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 2.2 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 2.6 mi |
| 02907 | Providence, RI | 2.9 mi |
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 3.4 mi |
| 02905 | Providence, RI | 4.1 mi |
| 02919 | Johnston, RI | 4.2 mi |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 4.2 mi |
Questions about 02908
What is the ZIP+4 code for 02908?
02908 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 02908, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 02908?
02908 is assigned to Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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