City

Pawtucket, RI

3 ZIP codes  ·  Providence County  ·  Rhode Island

👥75,300Population
💰$68,518Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$286,584Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 12.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 10.4%Race
White47.7%
Hispanic24.6%
Black12.6%
Asian1.3%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma2,164 (4.6%)
HS Graduate15,363 (32.5%)
Some College7,144 (15.1%)
Associates5,956 (12.6%)
Bachelors4,686 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree11,922 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.1%Renter: 50.9%Tenure
Owner49.1%
Renter50.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,518 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$286,584 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,174/mo
Total Housing Units33,395
Vacant Units2,345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Pawtucket, RI

Pawtucket is a city in Rhode Island, located in Providence County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 75,300 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.29 years.

Economically, Pawtucket is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,517 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pawtucket is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,584, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,173 per month.

The population of Pawtucket is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.7%.

Pawtucket, RI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Rhode Island. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pawtucket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02860 47,372 $59,954 $287,400 $1,112 8.0% 37.3% 39.9%
02861 27,928 $83,044 $285,200 $1,278 5.5% 31.9% 64.6%