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U.S. ZIP Code · RI02861

Providence County · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Typical home value

$399,142[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.5%
vs metro
-23.2%
vs state
-22.1%
ZIP 02861 location in RI
Location of ZIP 02861 in RI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02861 is worth $399,142 — 23.2% below the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,814 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,814[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,206[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Providence County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
28,124[3]
Median household income
$83,411[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Providence County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-138[5]
Moved in
14,188
Moved out
14,326

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
0
  • Lyman B. Goff Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pawtucket

    630 students

  • Fallon Memorial School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pawtucket

    549 students

  • Potter-Burns School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pawtucket

    425 students

  • Nathanael Greene School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pawtucket

    404 students

  • Flora S. Curtis School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pawtucket

    336 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$21,765

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,018
Loan principal$319,313
Down payment$79,828
Total interest paid$407,267

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.53
Monthly cost to own$2,783
Monthly rent$1,814

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
83rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02861?
The typical home in 02861 is worth $399,142, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02861?
Home values in 02861 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02861?
A typical home in 02861 rents for about $1,814 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 02861?
The effective property tax rate in 02861 is 1.3% — roughly $5,206 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02861?
ZIP code 02861 has a population of 28,124 and a median household income of $83,411.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $398,621
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Providence, RI

    Typical home
    $397,965
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • RI

    Typical home
    $402,801
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Cranston, RI

    Typical home
    $405,839
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Pawtucket, RI

    Typical home
    $391,354
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Warwick, RI

    Typical home
    $411,059
    Gross yield

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