| ZIP Code | 02861 |
|---|---|
| City | Pawtucket |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 80 ft |
| Latitude | 41.878603 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.353131 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 444 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,438 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 2,998 (16%) |
| Associates | 2,892 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,847 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,130 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,044 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,278/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,928 |
| Vacant Units | 669 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,928 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 669 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 02861 is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 27,928, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 02861 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,044 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02861 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,278 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 02861 is majority White (60.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02861 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 02861 in Pawtucket, RI is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,928 residents, a median household income of $83,044, and a median home value of $285,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.