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 Moderate-density area
- $124,592
- Median income Above-median income area
- $385,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,715. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $385,500 (16% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,394; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02859 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 02859?
42.8
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
8.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$46,715
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02859 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Pascoag, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,592 Top 21% higher than 79% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Rhode Island ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,420housing units
2,420
Total Housing Units
2,301
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02859 vs 01516 →
ZIP 02859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01570
Webster (01570)
16,767 residents
- 06260
Putnam (06260)
9,510 residents
- 01516
Douglas (01516)
8,500 residents
- 02814
Chepachet (02814)
7,496 residents
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
6,738 residents
- 02830 5,976
Harrisville (02830)
5,976 residents
- 06277 4,140
Thompson (06277)
4,140 residents
- 02839 1,902
Mapleville (02839)
1,902 residents
- 02826 791
Glendale (02826)
791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02859 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01516
Douglas (01516)
$153,172 median income
- 02858
Oakland (02858)
$128,568 median income
- 02859
Pascoag (02859)
$124,592 median income
- 06243
East Killingly (06243)
$122,083 median income
- 02830
Harrisville (02830)
$121,111 median income
- 02814
Chepachet (02814)
$110,764 median income
- 06277
Thompson (06277)
$110,000 median income
- 02839
Mapleville (02839)
$97,292 median income
- 02826
Glendale (02826)
$78,843 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02859, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,738 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Providence County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 02859's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 02859 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Pascoag, RI ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.