Pawtucket Rhode Island Map

About Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Pawtucket is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 75,893. The population density is 3353.5 people per km². Pawtucket is located at 41.8787°N, 71.3826°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2861.

Pawtucket lies where the Blackstone River, a ribbon of slate-grey water, carves its determined path through the rolling hills of Providence County. It lies 4.1 miles north-north-east of Providence, RI (from Providence, RI: bearing 22°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-east of Cranston. The air here carries the damp scent of the river and the distant hum of industry, a sound that has echoed for generations. Brick buildings, weathered by salt-laden winds and the harsh New England winters, stand shoulder to shoulder, their facades a testament to a time when this place pulsed with the rhythm of mills. The land itself, a mosaic of worn pavements, tenacious weeds pushing through cracks, and the occasional patch of stubborn green, speaks of a persistent life, a refusal to yield to the encroaching urban sprawl. Even the light seems to possess a particular quality as dusk descends, softening the sharp angles of rooftops and casting long, melancholic shadows that stretch across the narrow streets. This is a place forged in the fires of innovation and hard work, where the power of the Blackstone once turned countless gears and propelled a nascent American industrial revolution. Pawtucket’s very name whispers of this heritage, derived from a Narragansett word for “the waterfall,” a nod to the river's original, potent force. For centuries, its economy was inextricably linked to the flow of that water, fueling textile mills, the manufacture of machinery, and later, the production of everything from jewelry to tools. Though the grand mills may stand as silent monuments now, their stories are woven into the very fabric of Pawtucket, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. The city retains a working-class grit, a quiet pride in its industrious past, and a palpable sense of community that endures despite the passage of time.

About This Pawtucket Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pawtucket, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.878711, -71.382556. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pawtucket and Providence County.

Detailed location data for Pawtucket includes the ZIP code (02860), telephone area code (401), county seat of Providence County (Providence), and school district assignment (Pawtucket School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pawtucket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.