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02842

Rhode Island · 16,832 residents · 12.5 sq mi
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ZIP 02842 is home to 16,832 people in Newport County. The median age is 43.8, about 5 years above the US median. About 47% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $563,300. Renters pay $1,990 a month at the median. 58% of homes are owner-occupied. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Newport County, 02842 ranks 7th by median household income.

$101,948
US average: $82,259
$59,109
US average: $44,673
$563,300
US average: $376,019
47.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
12.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.0%
Age 65+
22.3%
53.1%
46.9%
2.28 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(12,615)
Black5.1%(864)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,571)
Asian2.1%(354)
Other8.5%(1,428)
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Newport County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
02835$140,625
02837$134,750
02840$86,250
02841$181,458
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 02842?

ZIP code 02842 has about 16,832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02842?

The typical household in ZIP code 02842 earns about $101,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 02842 expensive?

In ZIP code 02842, the median home is worth about $563,300, and the typical rent is about $1,990 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 02842?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 02842 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02842?

About 8.5% of people in ZIP code 02842 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024