Pawtucket, RI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 02860 serves a portion of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within Providence County. This community is home to approximately 12,340 residents, with a median age of 44.1 years. The median household income of $75,162 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $390,842 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 62% owner-occupied and 38% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Pawtucket is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, 02860 reflects the economic character of Providence County in Rhode Island.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 12,340 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,380 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $75,162 | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $390,842 | ↑ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.2% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,663 | — |