02860 ZIP Code — Pawtucket, RI
Providence County, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02860 is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 5.34 square miles and serves a population of 47,677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.
About ZIP code 02860
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,100. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $54,462. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
47,677
population
5.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02860 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02860
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pawtucket | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02861 Pawtucket (2.1 mi)
02906 Providence (2.6 mi)
02904 Providence (2.6 mi)
02918 Providence (3 mi)
02908 Providence (3.4 mi)
02912 Providence (3.4 mi)
02902 Providence (3.7 mi)
02903 Providence (4 mi)
02911 North Providence (4.3 mi)
02771 Seekonk (4.6 mi)
02909 Providence (4.6 mi)
02907 Providence (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,677 |
| Population density | 8,928 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 44 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8752 |
| Longitude | -71.3945 |
| 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 | 52.8% | 41.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 29.5% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
Demographics & statistics
47,677
Population
8,928
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$54,462
Median household income
$31,569
Per capita income
$268,100
Median home value
$1,040
Median monthly rent
39.0%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
3,087
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,452
Under 5
1,372
1,415
5–9
1,338
1,697
10–14
1,603
1,339
15–19
1,266
1,837
20–24
1,737
3,872
25–34
3,660
3,569
35–44
3,374
3,123
45–54
2,951
1,700
55–59
1,607
1,447
60–64
1,368
1,794
65–74
1,695
836
75–84
791
429
85+
405
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,611 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 37,066 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,950 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.9%
Hispanic or Latino
22%
Black or African American
15.6%
Two or more races
13.8%
Other race
11.3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,947 | 35.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,409 | 22% |
| Black or African American | 9,551 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 8,404 | 13.8% |
| Other race | 6,887 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 513 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 312 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.8% | 41.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 29.5% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
8.4%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $54,462 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
41.4%
$300k–$500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,040 |
| Owner occupied | 39.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 22.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 49.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% |
| 3 or more | 10.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.9% |
| Electricity | 16.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 7.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,715 | 29.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,837 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,746 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,222 | 37.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,844 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,807 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.0% | 43.5% |
| Married | 36.0% | 30.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 461 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 490 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,114 | 44.1% |
| High school | 2,261 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,273 | 28.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Construction
7.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 22.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
24.0%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 26.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 13.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,252 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 41.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,853 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 7,612 | 17.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,688 | 8.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,499 | 7.8% |
| Other languages | 168 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,687 | 70.7% |
| Born in same state | 31,249 | 65.5% |
| Born in different state | 21,907 | 45.9% |
| Foreign born | 2,438 | 5.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,990 | 29.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,888 | 63.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,482 | 7.3% |
| French | 2,671 | 5.6% |
| German | 1,434 | 3% |
| Arab | 1,184 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 153 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 143 | 0.3% |
| English | 75 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 52 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02860
What city is ZIP code 02860 in?
ZIP code 02860 is primarily assigned to Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
What county is ZIP code 02860 in?
ZIP code 02860 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.
Is ZIP code 02860 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 02860 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02860?
17% of residents in ZIP code 02860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 02860?
ZIP code 02860 has an estimated population of 47,677 residents, with a density of 8,932 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02860?
The median household income in ZIP code 02860 is $54,462, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02860 in?
ZIP code 02860 observes the EST timezone.