02859 ZIP Code — Pascoag, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02859 is located in Pascoag, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 27.64 square miles and serves a population of 7,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02859

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $114,726.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

7,295
population
27.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02859 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pascoag Acceptable
Pascoag Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
02830 Harrisville (3.8 mi) 02814 Chepachet (4.5 mi) 02839 Mapleville (4.7 mi) 01516 Douglas (6.4 mi) 06277 Thompson (7.2 mi) 02876 Slatersville (7.5 mi) 01569 Uxbridge (7.8 mi) 06260 Putnam (8.6 mi) 01529 Millville (9 mi) 01570 Webster (9.1 mi) 06255 North Grosvenordale (9.3 mi) 06243 East Killingly (9.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 7,295
Population density 264 / sq mi
State FIPS 44
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 27.64 sq mi
Water area 1.34 sq mi
Latitude 41.9654
Longitude -71.7217
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 401
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.4% 41.5% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 29.5% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 42.9% 23.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 5.4% 5.6% 7.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,295
Population
264
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$114,726
Median household income
$39,041
Per capita income
$331,000
Median home value
$1,182
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
1,925
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
229
Under 5
169
118
5–9
87
200
10–14
147
408
15–19
301
431
20–24
318
541
25–34
399
450
35–44
332
512
45–54
378
390
55–59
289
296
60–64
219
392
65–74
290
136
75–84
100
94
85+
69
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,35718.6%
18 and over5,93881.4%
65 and over1,08114.8%
Median age38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Other race 8%
Two or more races 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White6,46481.3%
Hispanic or Latino6538.2%
Other race6398%
Two or more races971.2%
Asian851.1%
Black or African American90.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.4% 41.5% 37.1%
$50k – $100k 32.3% 29.5% 29.1%
$100k – $200k 42.9% 23.3% 26.1%
Over $200k 5.4% 5.6% 7.7%
Under $10k 8.1%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 1.5%
$25k–$35k 4.3%
$35k–$50k 4.8%
$50k–$75k 13.6%
$75k–$100k 10.3%
$100k–$150k 36.3%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k+ 12.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.1%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k1.5%
$25k–$35k4.3%
$35k–$50k4.8%
$50k–$75k13.6%
$75k–$100k10.3%
$100k–$150k36.3%
$150k–$200k7.7%
$200k+12.8%
Median income$114,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%
$100k–$150k 0.6%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k–$300k 33.4%
$300k–$500k 41.2%
$500k–$1M 13.5%
$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$331,000
Median rent / month$1,182
Owner occupied74.4%
Renter occupied25.6%
Vacant7.6%
Single-family detached72.1%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes0.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20193.4%
2000–20097.5%
1990–19999.8%
1980–198918.6%
1970–19798.5%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19598.2%
1940–19499.6%
1939 or earlier25.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom9.6%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms42.2%
4 bedrooms20.9%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.6%
1 vehicle17.5%
2 vehicles45.1%
3 or more30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.2%
Electricity5.8%
Propane / LP gas6.4%
Fuel oil72.4%
Wood4.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,50464.5%
Cohabiting couple431.8%
Male householder, no spouse37616.1%
Female householder, no spouse40717.5%
Households with children under 1870830.4%
Households with seniors (65+)54423.3%
Average household size2.98

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.0%25.5%
Married43.7%58.0%
Separated0.2%0.0%
Widowed2.6%7.5%
Divorced6.5%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.0%
HS graduate 27.7%
Some college, no degree 34.2%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 7.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1377.2%
Kindergarten402.1%
Elementary school46824.7%
High school61432.5%
College / grad school63333.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Construction 16.0%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Retail trade 9.2%
Professional & management 8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Transportation & utilities 6.8%
Public administration 4.6%
Other services 4.4%
Information 3.1%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.5%
Service16.9%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction13.0%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.3%
Government11.9%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool5.9%
Public transit0.4%
Walk1.2%
Work from home7.6%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)31.4

Poverty

All people 9.6%
Under 18 years 16.2%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.0%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security10.6%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol31.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma12.5%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.8%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression23.8%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.6%
Visited dentist73.7%
Cholesterol screening92.0%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4898.3%
Disability%
Any disability18.0%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.3%
Public insurance25.1%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,89794.5%
Spanish3124.5%
Other Indo-European3074.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,66291.3%
Born in same state6,51689.3%
Born in different state5,15370.6%
Foreign born1462.0%
Naturalized citizen6338.7%
Not a US citizen16726.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,34818.5%
French1,09014.9%
German5567.6%
Arab4446.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch390.5%
English310.4%
Norwegian170.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.9%
Internet access97.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02859

What city is ZIP code 02859 in?

ZIP code 02859 is primarily assigned to Pascoag, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02859 in?

ZIP code 02859 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02859?

The median household income in ZIP code 02859 is $114,726, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02859?

The median home value in ZIP code 02859 is $331,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02859?

ZIP code 02859 has an estimated population of 7,295 residents, with a density of 264 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02859 in?

ZIP code 02859 observes the EST timezone.

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