| ZIP Code | 02860 |
|---|---|
| City | Pawtucket |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 101 ft |
| Latitude | 41.870562 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.388681 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 64% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,720 (6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,925 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 4,146 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 3,064 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,839 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,792 (27.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,954 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,112/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,467 |
| Vacant Units | 1,676 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,467 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,676 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 60.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 02860 is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 47,372, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 02860 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,954 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02860 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,112 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 60.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 02860 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.9%. Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02860 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 02860 in Pawtucket, RI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 47,372 residents, a median household income of $59,954, and a median home value of $287,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.