ZIP code 02861
Where is ZIP code 02861?
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Providence County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02861 belongs to Pawtucket, Rhode Island in Providence County. 02861 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 401, 508 and 774. About 28,124 people live in the 02861 area, where the median household income is $83,411. The closest ZIP codes are 02862 (Pawtucket, 1.5 mi southwest), 02860 (Pawtucket, 1.9 mi west) and 02863 (Central Falls, 2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 02861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pawtucket |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 401, 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.8814, -71.356 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 028 |
Population and income in 02861
| Population | 28,124 · higher than 85% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7,873 · higher than 90% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.8 years · lower than 72% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $83,411 · lower than 76% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,341 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $315,400 · lower than 95% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,245 a month |
| Housing units | 11,690 |
| Households | 11,065 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 3.57 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02862 | Pawtucket, RI | 1.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02860 | Pawtucket, RI | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 02863 | Central Falls, RI | 2 mi W | Standard |
| 02916 | Rumford, RI | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 02771 | Seekonk, MA | 3.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 02906 | Providence, RI | 3.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 02703 | Attleboro, MA | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 02865 | Lincoln, RI | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 02904 | Providence, RI | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 02914 | East Providence, RI | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 02912 | Providence, RI | 4.9 mi SW | Unique |
| 02940 | Providence, RI | 4.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02861
123 MAIN ST
PAWTUCKET RI 02861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Darlington: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Pawtucket, RI
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02861?
- 02861 is a Pawtucket, Rhode Island ZIP code.
- What county is 02861 in?
- ZIP code 02861 is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02861 in?
- 02861 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02861 use area codes 401, 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02861?
- About 28,124 people live in ZIP code 02861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02861?
- The median household income in 02861 is $83,411 a year, lower than 76% of Rhode Island ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02861 are 02862 (Pawtucket, 1.5 miles), 02860 (Pawtucket, 1.9 miles), 02863 (Central Falls, 2 miles) and 02916 (Rumford, 2.7 miles).