02842 ZIP Code
Middletown, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02842 |
| City/Town: | Middletown |
| County: | Newport |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 17,009 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,766 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,005 |
| Median Home Value: | $480,100 |
| Land Area: | 12.5 sq miles
32.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5171, -71.2734 |
Population Information (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,009 | -- |
| Male: | 8,560 | 50.3% |
| Female: | 8,449 | 49.7% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 940 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 741 | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,024 | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 757 | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 845 | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,641 | 15.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,688 | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,022 | 11.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,211 | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,300 | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,099 | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,181 | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 560 | 3.3% |
Housing Information (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $480,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,652 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 8,005 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,977 | 87.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,028 | 12.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,140 | 59.3% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,837 | 40.7% |
Educational Attainment (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,702 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 436 | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 329 | 2.6% |
| High school graduate: | 2,969 | 23.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,976 | 15.6% |
| Associate degree: | 908 | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,332 | 26.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,752 | 21.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.9% |
Income Information (02842 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,555 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $124,348 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,382 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,766 / yr. |
Employment (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,349 | -- |
| Employed: | 8,478 | 95.6% |
| Unemployed: | 394 | 4.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,778 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,465 | 76.3% |
| Government workers: | 1,517 | 17.9% |
| Self-employed: | 395 | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 101 | 1.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,560 | 79.7% |
| Black or African American: | 1,073 | 6.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 428 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% |
| Some other race: | 552 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races: | 1,359 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,199 | 7.0% |
| Mexican: | 1,144 | 6.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 177 | 1.0% |
| Cuban: | 364 | 2.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 603 | 3.5% |
Income Distribution (02842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 131 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 443 | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 424 | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 554 | 7.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 831 | 11.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 860 | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,576 | 22.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 934 | 13.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 912 | 13.1% |
Commute to Work (02842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,874 | 81.1% |
| Carpooled: | 701 | 8.3% |
| Public transportation: | 62 | 0.7% |
| Walked: | 372 | 4.4% |
| Other means: | 72 | 0.8% |
| Worked from home: | 662 | 7.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- |
Industry (02842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 159 | 1.9% |
| Construction: | 906 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing: | 650 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade: | 167 | 2.0% |
| Retail trade: | 524 | 6.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 239 | 2.8% |
| Information: | 92 | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 490 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,210 | 14.3% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,166 | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 972 | 11.5% |
| Other services: | 341 | 4.0% |
| Public administration: | 562 | 6.6% |
Poverty Status (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.3% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,646 | 92.0% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,974 | 76.3% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,806 | 34.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 678 | 4.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (02842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,426 | 77.8% |
| Social Security income: | 2,482 | 35.6% |
| Retirement income: | 2,078 | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 424 | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 643 | 9.2% |
Housing Types (02842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,501 | 56.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 779 | 9.7% |
| 2 units: | 912 | 11.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 567 | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 73 | 0.9% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 351 | 4.4% |
| 20 or more units: | 533 | 6.7% |
| Mobile home: | 279 | 3.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 3.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 368 | 4.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 832 | 10.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,266 | 15.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,071 | 13.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,025 | 12.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,157 | 14.5% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 696 | 8.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,245 | 15.6% |
Bedrooms (02842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 63 | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom: | 903 | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,095 | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,317 | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,347 | 16.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 280 | 3.5% |
Heating Fuel (02842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,851 | 40.9% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 306 | 4.4% |
| Electricity: | 841 | 12.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,865 | 41.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.6% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.5% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.3% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (02842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 360 | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,332 | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,861 | 41.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,424 | 20.4% |
Home Value Distribution (02842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 101 | 2.4% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 102 | 2.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 95 | 2.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 256 | 6.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,740 | 42.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,659 | 40.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 176 | 4.3% |
Housing Costs (02842 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,604 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $956 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,652 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 |
Households (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,977 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,189 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,045 | 15.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,217 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,894 | 27.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,908 | 27.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,511 | 36.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- |
Marital Status (02842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,048 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,433 | 34.5% |
| Now married: | 3,381 | 48.0% |
| Separated: | 390 | 5.5% |
| Widowed: | 792 | 11.2% |
| Divorced: | 2,084 | 29.6% |
School Enrollment (02842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,351 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 331 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 254 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,154 | 34.4% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 637 | 19.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 975 | 29.1% |
Veterans & Disability (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,376 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,339 | 10.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,324 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,988 | 12.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 64 | 3.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 751 | 37.8% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,173 | 59.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,758 | 86.8% |
| Different house: | 2,080 | 12.2% |
| Same county: | 657 | 31.6% |
| Different county: | 1,208 | 58.1% |
| Different state: | 1,071 | 51.5% |
| Abroad: | 215 | 10.3% |
Place of Birth (02842 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,447 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born: | 480 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,562 | 325.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,562 | 325.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,562 | 325.4% |
| Asia: | 513 | 106.9% |
| Africa: | 51 | 10.6% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 743 | 154.8% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (02842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,069 | -- |
| English only: | 13,956 | 86.9% |
| Language other than English: | 2,113 | 13.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 674 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,118 | 7.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 269 | 1.7% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.3% |
Computers & Internet (02842 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,977 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,530 | 93.6% |
Middletown, RI02842