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Pawtucket, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02861

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

26,178
2,836/sq mi
$83,411
Median income
$315,400
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pawtucket pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
2,836
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02861 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 26,178 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 2,836 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02861 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,411 (18% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $38,341. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Median home value sits at $315,400 (31% below the state average), median rent at $1,245 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02861 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02861

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawtucket, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02861.

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 02861, Pawtucket, 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

26,178

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

2,836

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02861?

37.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.7%
African American 10.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$83,411

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$38,341

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02861 ranks nationally

Pawtucket, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,411 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,690

Total Housing Units

11,065

Occupied Units

625

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$315,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,245

Median Rent

1948

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02861 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 205
2021 +16.3% 239
2022 +15.2% 275
2023 +10.1% 302
2024 +6.5% 322

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 02861, employing approximately 5,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,844,000.

431

Businesses

5,426

Employees

$323.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 63 14.6%
Retail trade 57 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 57 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 56 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 31 7.2%
Manufacturing 22 5.1%
Finance and insurance 22 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.9%
Wholesale trade 15 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Information 3 0.7%

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 02861 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 02861 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 02861 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 02861 ranks #6 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
02916 Rumford, RI 8,139 2.3 mi
02860 Pawtucket, RI 45,199 1.9 mi
02863 Central Falls, RI 19,385 2.3 mi
02771 Seekonk, MA 13,708 3.3 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 3.3 mi
02914 East Providence, RI 21,963 4.5 mi
02904 Providence, RI 29,359 4.5 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 4.5 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 7.0 mi
02760 North Attleboro, MA 26,739 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
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 Pawtucket, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02861 in? ▼
ZIP code 02861 (Pawtucket) 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 02861? ▼
ZIP code 02861 in Pawtucket, RI has a population of 26,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02861 is $83,411, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02861 is $315,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02861 is White at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02861? ▼
ZIP code 02861 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 5,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02861? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02861 are: Construction (63), Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02861? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02861 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 02861? ▼
In ZIP code 02861, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 02861? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02861 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02861? ▼
In ZIP code 02861, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02861 is 9.5% 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.