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ZIP code 02861: Pawtucket, RI

02861 is a ZIP code in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, mainly in Providence County, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. About 28,124 people live here.

Population
28,124
Median household income
$83,411
Typical home value
$403,500+2.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,245gross, per month
Median age
37.8
Homeowners
66.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 02861 details

CityPawtucket
StateRhode Island
CountyProvidence County (also partly Bristol County)
Metro areaProvidence-Warwick, RI-MA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area3.6 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density7,878 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8% of adults 25+
Average commute25.4 minutes
Center coordinates41.87860, -71.35313

Median rent in 02861 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,090/mo
1 bedroom$1,094/mo
2 bedrooms$1,291/mo
3 bedrooms$1,426/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 02861

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
02862Pawtucket, RI1.5 mi—
02860Pawtucket, RI1.9 mi47,818
02863Central Falls, RI2.2 mi22,701
02916Rumford, RI2.5 mi8,695
02771Seekonk, MA3.2 mi15,694
02906Providence, RI3.3 mi26,380
02912Providence, RI4.5 mi4,836
02904Providence, RI4.5 mi32,531

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 02861?

A typical home in ZIP code 02861 is worth about $403,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $83,411 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Rhode Island average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $403,500 homeWhat can a $83,411 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 02861

What city is ZIP code 02861?

ZIP code 02861 is in Pawtucket, RI, in Providence County.

What county is ZIP code 02861 in?

02861 is mainly in Providence County, Rhode Island, and partly in Bristol County.

What is the population of ZIP code 02861?

About 28,124 people live in ZIP code 02861, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 02861 in?

02861 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Pawtucket have?

Pawtucket, RI also uses 02860 and 02862.