ZIP Code 02861 Demographics & Data

About Pawtucket, RI (ZIP Code 02861)

Rhode Island

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 02861

The 02861 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Pawtucket, RI in Providence County in the United States. The current population estimate is 25,622. An estimated 18.7% of residents in the 02861 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.8 years. Approximately 21.0% of residents in this Rhode Island region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,749. The median household income is $64,833, while about 8% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 02861

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02861 is 25,622.

Pawtucket, RI

The 02861 ZIP Code is associated with Pawtucket, RI in Providence County.

Area Codes associated with 02861

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02861 include 401.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02861

Sunrise: 7:10 am
Sunset: 4:18 pm
Sunrise in 02861 7:10 am
Sunrise in 02861 4:18 pm

Weather forecast for 02861

Overnight's forecast for 02861: Clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 12 mph.

Current air quality in 02861

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02861 Fair

Internet in 02861

In ZIP Code 02861, about 91.4% of households have a computer, while 85.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02861

In ZIP Code 02861, the gender split is approximately 49.7% male and an estimated 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 02861

Approximately 8.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02861 (Pawtucket, RI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02861

The median household income in ZIP Code 02861 is $64,833, while the region's mean household income is $77,413. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,749. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02861 of $32,749 is approximately 9.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,121. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.7% of the population in 02861 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.5% of 02861 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02861

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.7%
$200,000 or more per year 3.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02861

In ZIP Code 02861, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 21.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Providence County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02861

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.4%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree 7.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02861

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02861, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 15.6% of 02861 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02861 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.7%), followed by Black or African American (10.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 02861

Industry Percent
White 82.7%
Black or African American 10.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 6.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02861

In ZIP Code 02861, 72.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Providence County region.

Language Spoken in 02861

Language Spoken Percent
English only 72.5%
Spanish 11.2%
Other Indo-European languages 13.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.1%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02861

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02861, an estimated 32.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 23.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Providence County region.

Age of Housing in 02861

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 23.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 15.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 32.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02861

Residents of ZIP Code 02861 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 02861 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 02861 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 02861 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02861

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 3.2%
20 to 24 years 5.2%
25 to 34 years 18.7%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 2.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02861 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02861

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02861 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02861 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02861 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02861

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02861

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02861 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02861 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes electricity rates in 02861 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02861

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02861 14.24¢/kWh 8.1¢/kWh 5.25¢/kWh
Rhode Island 28.56¢/kWh 22.97¢/kWh 20.43¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02861

Month ZIP Code 02861 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.63 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.43 5.13 7.3
May 5.1 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.54 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.64 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.68 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.8 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.22 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

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Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02861

In 02861, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.3 minutes. Approximately 23.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02861 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 02861 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02861

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 15.8%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 4.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02861 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02861, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02861 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Providence County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02861

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 208
Credit reporting or credit repair services 47
Debt collection 29
Checking or savings account 18
Credit card or prepaid card 14
Other 36
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02861

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 122
Improper use of your report 98
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 35
Attempts to collect debt not owed 18
Managing an account 13
Other 66
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02861. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.