02871 ZIP Code – Portsmouth, Rhode Island
ZIP code 02871 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, within Newport County with a population of approximately 17,748 residents. The median household income of $107,360 is above the Rhode Island average and above the national average. At $486,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 80.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,731, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 4.4%, well below the national average. An estimated 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 47.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02872, 02878, 02842.
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ZIP 02871 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02871 | RI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $107k | $92k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $486k | $382k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,731 | $1,325 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.6% | 40.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02872 – Prudence Island
- 02878 – Tiverton
- 02842 – Middletown
- 02809 – Bristol
- 02841 – Newport
- 02837 – Little Compton
- 02724 – Fall River
- 02721 – Fall River
- 02835 – Jamestown
- 02840 – Newport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02872 | PRUDENCE ISLAND | 98 | Not provided |
| 02878 | TIVERTON | 16,324 | $92,444 |
| 02842 | MIDDLETOWN | 17,009 | $97,555 |
| 02809 | BRISTOL | 22,420 | $91,382 |
| 02841 | NEWPORT | 1,240 | Not provided |