02861 ZIP Code
Pawtucket, Rhode island
January 5, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02861 |
| City/Town: | Pawtucket |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,527 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,977 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,401 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,833 |
| Median Home Value: | $264,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8786, -71.3531 |
Population Information (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,527 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,666 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,861 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,447 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,760 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,275 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,192 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,708 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,740 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,208 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,749 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,653 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,892 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,341 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,054 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 508 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $264,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,188 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,833 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,082 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 751 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,224 | 65.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,858 | 34.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,145 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,180 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,789 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,243 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,202 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,956 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,568 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,207 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,977 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,563 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,786 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,401 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,789 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 894 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,964 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,480 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,819 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 481 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,219 | 66.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,035 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 137 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 410 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,291 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,430 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,643 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,432 | 19.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 139 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,655 | 6.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,638 | 13.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02861 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 439 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 816 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 839 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,255 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,565 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,613 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,806 | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,084 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 429 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02861 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,234 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,178 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 383 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 128 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 203 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 977 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02861 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 766 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,437 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 643 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,953 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 781 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 164 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,096 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,859 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,282 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,427 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 764 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 601 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,186 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,191 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,933 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,175 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02861 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,194 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,294 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,219 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 378 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 441 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,211 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02861 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,172 | 52.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 323 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,971 | 16.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,708 | 14.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 522 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 350 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 660 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 127 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02861 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 174 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 454 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 382 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 706 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 949 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,226 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,164 | 18.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,675 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,103 | 34.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02861 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 225 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,155 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,005 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,555 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 754 | 6.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 139 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02861 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,573 | 68.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 490 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 968 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,910 | 17.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02861 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 632 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,158 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,750 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,542 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02861 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 447 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 108 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 96 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 673 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,751 | 51.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,959 | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 144 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,898 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $746 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,188 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,082 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,305 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,727 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,235 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,296 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,605 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,998 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02861 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,442 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,737 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,998 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 343 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,137 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,293 | 37.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02861 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,861 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 366 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 509 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,388 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,094 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,504 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,106 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,155 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,361 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,442 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,028 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,080 | 31.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02861 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,021 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,304 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,432 | 62.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 854 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 601 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,132 | 84.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 926 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,395 | 474.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,395 | 474.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,395 | 474.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,217 | 131.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,201 | 129.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,634 | 176.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02861 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,674 | 71.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,406 | 28.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,506 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,208 | 12.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 208 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 484 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02861 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,082 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,531 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Pawtucket, RI02861