02840 ZIP Code
Newport, Rhode island
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02840 |
| City/Town: | Newport |
| County: | Newport |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,847 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,307 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,143 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,600 |
| Median Home Value: | $622,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4767, -71.3196 |
Population Information (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,847 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,246 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,601 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 825 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 786 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,148 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,977 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,031 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,736 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,603 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,754 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,473 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,422 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,872 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,541 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 679 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $622,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,526 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,600 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,640 | 78.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,960 | 21.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,050 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,590 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,080 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 408 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 454 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,665 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,888 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 870 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,854 | 28.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,941 | 23.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,307 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,239 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,152 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,143 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,087 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,291 | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,279 | 10.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,764 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,087 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,514 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 670 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,660 | 78.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,753 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 247 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 327 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 203 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 735 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,922 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,685 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,299 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 125 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,397 | 5.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 777 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02840 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 636 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 420 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 632 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 700 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,345 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,169 | 11.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,335 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,841 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,132 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,430 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02840 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,293 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 838 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 285 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,132 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 486 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,567 | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02840 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 325 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 754 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,110 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 321 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 200 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 935 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,567 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,724 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,403 | 21.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 296 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 444 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,896 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,451 | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,018 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,184 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02840 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,746 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,505 | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,621 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 634 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 462 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,443 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02840 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,304 | 39.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 704 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,231 | 16.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,787 | 20.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 986 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 446 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,129 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02840 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 236 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 533 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 408 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 872 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 969 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,013 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,070 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 795 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,671 | 56.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02840 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 596 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,210 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,690 | 34.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,870 | 28.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,573 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 661 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02840 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,034 | 56.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 352 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,595 | 15.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,520 | 23.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02840 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,458 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,621 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,479 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,082 | 10.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02840 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 85 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 263 | 5.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,230 | 24.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,396 | 47.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 920 | 18.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,692 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,045 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,526 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,640 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,659 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 942 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,365 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,954 | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,939 | 18.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,694 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02840 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,827 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,479 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,869 | 39.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 259 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,068 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,139 | 52.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02840 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,964 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 276 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,789 | 30.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 768 | 12.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,031 | 50.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,839 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,742 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,080 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,074 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 445 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,413 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,216 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02840 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,597 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,028 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,322 | 32.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,471 | 61.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,872 | 46.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 235 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,152 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 694 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,695 | 244.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,695 | 244.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,695 | 244.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 657 | 94.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 776 | 111.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02840 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,022 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,713 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,309 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,367 | 5.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 793 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02840 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,640 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,107 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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