02878 ZIP Code – Tiverton, Rhode Island
02878 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Tiverton, Rhode Island, part of Newport County with a population of approximately 16,324 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $92,444, which is near the Rhode Island average and above the national figure. At $333,800, median home values run above the national average, with 80.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,190 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.4%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 49.5, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 02871, 02721, 02790.
ZIP Code 02878 Data
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ZIP 02878 vs. Rhode Island vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02878 | RI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $92k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $333k | $382k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,190 | $1,325 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.1% | 40.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02871 – Portsmouth
- 02721 – Fall River
- 02790 – Westport
- 02724 – Fall River
- 02723 – Fall River
- 02837 – Little Compton
- 02809 – Bristol
- 02725 – Somerset
- 02791 – Westport Point
- 02872 – Prudence Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02871 | PORTSMOUTH | 17,748 | $107,360 |
| 02721 | FALL RIVER | 26,807 | $51,958 |
| 02790 | WESTPORT | 16,431 | $90,691 |
| 02724 | FALL RIVER | 18,445 | $46,120 |
| 02723 | FALL RIVER | 17,164 | $43,579 |