Providence County, Rhode Island
Marketing for Providence businesses.
Providence is Rhode Island's capital city, home to Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design and several other colleges. Students, state workers and visitors all search for local businesses here, often on their phones.
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By the numbers
Providence at a glance.
Population estimate, 2024. Up 3,728 since 2020.
Establishments counted in ZIP codes 02901, 02902, 02903, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02918, 02940, 2023.
Square miles of land, 2020.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer. Business counts cover establishments with paid employees, by ZIP code, so they can include a little of the neighboring towns that share a ZIP.
Who is in business here
The local mix.
Of these sectors, professional services is the biggest in Providence, with 742 establishments, followed by restaurants and lodging and retail. That is the competition a Providence customer is choosing between when they search, and it is who I write for.
Establishments by sector in Providence ZIP codes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
Your competition, counted
How many of you are there?
283 offices of lawyers in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot for every 10. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How law firms get picked →
245 full-service restaurants in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot for every 10. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How restaurants get picked →
82 snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How coffee shops and cafes get picked →
65 residential remodelers in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How remodelers and home improvement contractors get picked →
55 beauty salons in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How hair salons get picked →
49 offices of real estate agents and brokers in Providence ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Providence searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How real estate agents get picked →
Trades here
The local businesses I write for.
| Census category | In Providence | My page for them |
|---|---|---|
| Offices of lawyers | 283 | Law firms |
| Full-service restaurants | 245 | Restaurants |
| Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars | 82 | Coffee shops and cafes |
| Residential remodelers | 65 | Remodelers and home improvement contractors |
| Beauty salons | 55 | Hair salons |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 49 | Real estate agents |
| Landscaping services | 47 | Landscapers |
| General automotive repair | 41 | Auto repair shops |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 41 | Insurance agencies |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 36 | Accountants and CPAs |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
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Questions
About Providence.
How many businesses are in Providence?
The Census Bureau counted 4,942 business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes serving Providence (02901, 02902, 02903, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02918, 02940) in its 2023 ZIP Code Business Patterns. Sole proprietors with no employees are not in that count, so the real number of local businesses is higher.
Does Sicc Media work with businesses near Providence?
Yes. I work across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including North Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls. The easiest start is the free Receipt or a 15-minute call, and I will tell you what to fix first.
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