02861 — Pawtucket, RI Home Values
Typical home value $403,694 as of August 2026 · 95th of 101 in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 02861, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 02861 compares in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
ZIP code 02861 (Pawtucket, RI) has a typical home value of $403,694 as of August 2026, ranking 95th of 101 ZIP codes tracked in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.9%, from $303,848 in August 2021 to $403,694 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.9× the annual rent ($1,989/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Providence.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 02861 has a population of 27,928, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 60% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Black or African American, 6.6% two or more races, 2.1% another race, and 1.5% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | 974 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI | 0.2 mi |
| Potter-Burns School | 973 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI | 0.2 mi |
| Elizabeth Baldwin School | 723 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI | 0.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02861?
$403,694 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 02861 an expensive ZIP code in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area?
02861 ranks 95th of 101 ZIP codes in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 02861 changed over the past year?
+1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 02861?
The typical home price is 16.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,989/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 02861?
27,928, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 02861?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School (0.2 mi), Potter-Burns School (0.2 mi), Elizabeth Baldwin School (0.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 02861?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.