02842 ZIP Code – Middletown, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02842 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Middletown, Rhode Island, within Newport County with a population of approximately 17,009 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $97,555, which is near the Rhode Island average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $480,100, well above the national average, with 57.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,652 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 18% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is below the U.S. average. An estimated 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 44.2, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02841, 02840, 02871.
ZIP Code 02842 Data
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ZIP 02842 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02842 | RI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $97k | $92k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $480k | $382k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,652 | $1,325 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.6% | 40.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02841 – Newport
- 02840 – Newport
- 02871 – Portsmouth
- 02835 – Jamestown
- 02837 – Little Compton
- 02872 – Prudence Island
- 02878 – Tiverton
- 02791 – Westport Point
- 02874 – Saunderstown
- 02852 – North Kingstown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02841 | NEWPORT | 1,240 | Not provided |
| 02840 | NEWPORT | 23,847 | $81,307 |
| 02871 | PORTSMOUTH | 17,748 | $107,360 |
| 02835 | JAMESTOWN | 5,554 | $131,875 |
| 02837 | LITTLE COMPTON | 3,622 | $136,389 |