02860 ZIP Code
Pawtucket, Rhode island
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02860 |
| City/Town: | Pawtucket |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,677 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,462 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,801 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,197 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8706, -71.3887 |
Population Information (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,677 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,505 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,172 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,824 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,753 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,300 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,605 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,574 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,532 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,943 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,074 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,307 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,815 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,489 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,627 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 834 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,040 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,197 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,520 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,677 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,619 | 39.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,901 | 61.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,621 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,570 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,157 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,181 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,258 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,662 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,915 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,878 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02860 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,462 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,946 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,069 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,801 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,472 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,446 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,001 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,792 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,388 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,980 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 980 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 98 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,947 | 46.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,551 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 312 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 513 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 63 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,887 | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,404 | 17.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 13,409 | 28.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,980 | 29.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 937 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5,406 | 11.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 176 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,461 | 15.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02860 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,153 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,637 | 8.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,025 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,729 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,534 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,191 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,971 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,623 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 740 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 917 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02860 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,635 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,501 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 933 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 577 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 562 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,451 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02860 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,747 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,069 | 12.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 628 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,650 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,100 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,155 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,492 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,082 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,424 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,018 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 944 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.7% | 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 (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,165 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,997 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,210 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,279 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02860 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,103 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,038 | 25.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,506 | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,777 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,140 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,134 | 26.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02860 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,823 | 22.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 641 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,105 | 19.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5,962 | 28.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,865 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,053 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,632 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 116 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02860 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 262 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 612 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 803 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,416 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,159 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,774 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,048 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,648 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,438 | 49.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02860 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,584 | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,714 | 17.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,743 | 36.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,320 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,346 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 490 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02860 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,643 | 69.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 976 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,178 | 16.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,523 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02860 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,338 | 17.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,259 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,824 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,099 | 10.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02860 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 327 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 172 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 333 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 765 | 10.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,158 | 41.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,383 | 31.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 447 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02860 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,850 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $761 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,040 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,715 | 29.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,675 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,746 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,222 | 37.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,844 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,807 | 24.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02860 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,585 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,401 | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,060 | 36.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,272 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,364 | 42.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02860 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,599 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 461 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 490 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,114 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,261 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,273 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,041 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,252 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,444 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 555 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,453 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,436 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02860 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,878 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,396 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,922 | 54.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,236 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,446 | 26.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 238 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02860 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,687 | 70.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,438 | 5.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,990 | 573.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,990 | 573.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,990 | 573.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,526 | 62.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6,478 | 265.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,387 | 221.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02860 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,853 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,858 | 55.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,995 | 44.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,246 | 22.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8,194 | 18.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 410 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,145 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02860 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,615 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Pawtucket, RI02860