02861 ZIP Code — Pawtucket, RI
Providence County, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02861 is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 3.57 square miles and serves a population of 27,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.
About ZIP code 02861
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 $264,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $78,977.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
27,527
population
3.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02861 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02861
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pawtucket | Acceptable |
| Pawtucket | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02860 Pawtucket (2.1 mi)
02771 Seekonk (3.2 mi)
02906 Providence (3.4 mi)
02912 Providence (4.4 mi)
02904 Providence (4.6 mi)
02918 Providence (4.8 mi)
02902 Providence (4.9 mi)
02903 Providence (5.1 mi)
02908 Providence (5.1 mi)
02703 Attleboro (5.2 mi)
02769 Rehoboth (6.1 mi)
02760 North Attleboro (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,527 |
| Population density | 7,711 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 44 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8783 |
| Longitude | -71.3539 |
| 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 | 37.2% | 41.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 29.5% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
Demographics & statistics
27,527
Population
7,711
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$78,977
Median household income
$36,943
Per capita income
$264,800
Median home value
$1,188
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
7,975
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
718
Under 5
729
874
5–9
886
633
10–14
642
592
15–19
600
848
20–24
860
2,353
25–34
2,387
2,089
35–44
2,119
1,861
45–54
1,888
821
55–59
832
939
60–64
953
1,162
65–74
1,179
523
75–84
531
252
85+
256
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,367 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 22,160 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,903 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black or African American
9.4%
Other race
7.1%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,219 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,643 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,430 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,035 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 2,291 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 410 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.2% | 41.5% | 37.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 29.5% | 29.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $78,977 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
51.9%
$300k–$500k
27.1%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,188 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 52.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.3% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 17.2% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,305 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,246 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,235 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,296 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,605 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,998 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Married | 43.7% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 366 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 509 | 8.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,388 | 40.7% |
| High school | 1,094 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,504 | 25.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Retail trade
12.4%
Professional & management
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Construction
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
3.8%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
9.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,155 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,080 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 2,601 | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,134 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,267 | 4.9% |
| Other languages | 81 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,132 | 84.0% |
| Born in same state | 22,206 | 80.7% |
| Born in different state | 15,748 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 926 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,395 | 16.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,169 | 72.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,734 | 13.6% |
| French | 2,229 | 8.1% |
| German | 1,806 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 793 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 91 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 44 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02861
What city is ZIP code 02861 in?
ZIP code 02861 is primarily assigned to Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
What county is ZIP code 02861 in?
ZIP code 02861 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of ZIP code 02861?
ZIP code 02861 has an estimated population of 27,527 residents, with a density of 7,706 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02861?
The median household income in ZIP code 02861 is $78,977, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02861?
The median home value in ZIP code 02861 is $264,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 02861 in?
ZIP code 02861 observes the EST timezone.