ZIP Code 02860
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Pawtucket · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 45,199
- Median income
- $61,539
- Median home value
- $336,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 14.0 sq mi
3,229/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 02860 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island has a population of 45,199. The median household income is $61,539, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $336,100, 21% above the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.0 square miles in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 45,199 residents, producing a population density of 3,229 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02860 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02860 sits at $61,539 (40% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $33,423. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $336,100 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,192 per month, and 40.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02860 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02860.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Construction
Construction
95 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02860, Pawtucket, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,199
Population
14.0
Area (sq mi)
3,229
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02860?
36.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
29.6%
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?
$61,539
Median Household Income
-40% vs state
$33,423
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
21,185
Total Housing Units
19,575
Occupied Units
1,610
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,100
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,192
Median Rent
1945
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02860 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 198 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 230 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 266 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 288 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 325 |
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 985 business establishments in ZIP 02860, employing approximately 12,537 people with a combined annual payroll of $580,278,000.
985
Businesses
12,537
Employees
$580.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 122 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 95 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 0.7% |
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 02860 vs 02863 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02863 | Central Falls, RI | 19,385 | 1.4 mi |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 28,387 | 2.1 mi |
| 02861 | Pawtucket, RI | 26,178 | 1.9 mi |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 29,359 | 2.5 mi |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 1,370 | 3.2 mi |
| 02916 | Rumford, RI | 8,139 | 2.6 mi |
| 02903 | Providence, RI | 10,780 | 3.7 mi |
| 02908 | Providence, RI | 37,467 | 3.3 mi |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 21,963 | 4.1 mi |
| 02905 | Providence, RI | 25,223 | 5.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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