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Pascoag, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02859

Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,738
92/sq mi
$124,592
Median income
$385,500
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pascoag pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02859 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pascoag, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 6,738 residents across 73.4 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02859 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,592 (22% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $46,715. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.6%. Median home value sits at $385,500 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,394 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02859 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pascoag, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02859.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02859, Pascoag, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,738

Population

73.4

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02859?

42.8

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$124,592

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$46,715

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02859 ranks nationally

Pascoag, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$124,592 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,420

Total Housing Units

2,301

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$385,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,394

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02859 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 198
2021 +15.0% 228
2022 +15.7% 264
2023 +2.8% 271
2024 -0.5% 270

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 02859, employing approximately 1,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,106,000.

96

Businesses

1,169

Employees

$64.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 27.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.4%
Wholesale trade 7 7.3%
Manufacturing 6 6.3%
Retail trade 5 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02859 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02859 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
01516 Douglas, MA 8,500 6.0 mi
06277 Thompson, CT 4,140 4.9 mi
02858 Oakland, RI 570 5.0 mi
02830 Harrisville, RI 5,976 5.0 mi
02826 Glendale, RI 791 5.6 mi
02814 Chepachet, RI 7,496 5.3 mi
02839 Mapleville, RI 1,902 5.5 mi
06243 East Killingly, CT 60 8.9 mi
06260 Putnam, CT 9,510 7.6 mi
01570 Webster, MA 16,767 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

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Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Pascoag, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02859 in? ▼
ZIP code 02859 (Pascoag) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02859? ▼
ZIP code 02859 in Pascoag, RI has a population of 6,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02859 is $124,592, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02859 is $385,500, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02859 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02859? ▼
ZIP code 02859 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 1,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02859? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02859 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02859? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02859 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02859? ▼
In ZIP code 02859, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02859? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02859 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02859? ▼
In ZIP code 02859, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02859 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.