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ZIP 02860

Pop. 47,818·Providence County·31st most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$1,844/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$121
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ZIP 02860 · $1,844
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,128/yr
At $1,844/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyProvidence County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02860 (Pawtucket, RI) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,818
Median income
$61,539
Median age
36.6
Renters
59.2%
Age distribution
23.4%
23.4%
27.6%
14.1%
Under 1823.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5427.6%
55–6411.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
13.6%
31.6%
White44.9%
Black13.6%
Hispanic31.6%
Asian1.5%
Other8.3%
Education (25+)
20.3%
32.3%
24.3%
23.1%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
40.8%
59.2%
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02860 in Pawtucket, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,357 → $61,539
up 24.7%
Population
48,092 → 47,818
down 0.6%
Renter share
61.5% → 59.2%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 23.1%
-1.0 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.6
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,357 in 2021 to $61,539 more recently. Renters now make up 59.2% of households, compared with 61.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02860 covers Pawtucket, RI. The median rent here is $1,844/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($61,539/yr), ZIP 02860 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02860?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02860 (Pawtucket, RI) is $1,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02860 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02860's median rent of $1,844/mo is $121 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02860 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02860 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #31 out of 34 ZIPs at $1,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02860?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,844/mo in ZIP 02860. The local median household income is $61,539/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02860?

Rent in ZIP 02860 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02860 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02860 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,844/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($61,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02860 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02860 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.2% of ZIP 02860 households are renters, while 40.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02860 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02860 compare to the rest of Pawtucket?

ZIP 02860 is more affordable than Pawtucket overall. At $1,844/mo, it's $28 below the Pawtucket citywide median of $1,872/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02860 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02860 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,844/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 02860's median household income ($61,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02860 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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