02878 ZIP Code
Tiverton, Rhode island
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02878 |
| City/Town: | Tiverton |
| County: | Newport |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,324 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,444 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,321 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,639 |
| Median Home Value: | $333,800 |
| Land Area: | 29.1 sq miles
75.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6070, -71.1826 |
Population Information (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,324 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,938 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,386 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 687 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 629 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 831 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 544 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 902 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,701 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,111 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,275 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,371 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,382 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,131 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,260 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 500 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $333,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,190 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,639 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,782 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 857 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,288 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,494 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,731 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 290 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 710 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,105 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,170 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,230 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,606 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,620 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02878 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,444 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,368 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,651 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,321 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,539 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,951 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 588 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,558 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,068 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,301 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 574 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,453 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 200 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 127 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 372 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 166 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 382 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 673 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 268 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 351 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02878 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 206 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 200 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 323 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 259 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 724 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 952 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,021 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,304 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,009 | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 784 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02878 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,141 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 484 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 980 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02878 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 822 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 845 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 193 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 954 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 284 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 232 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 691 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 960 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,251 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 704 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 418 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 536 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 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 (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,584 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,089 | 80.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,366 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 680 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02878 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,169 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,779 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,262 | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 190 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 482 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02878 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,294 | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 439 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 488 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 353 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 142 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 629 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 278 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02878 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 315 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 856 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 775 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 998 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 862 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 859 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,166 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 365 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,443 | 18.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02878 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 129 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 873 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,569 | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,920 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 985 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 163 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02878 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,104 | 16.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 754 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 373 | 5.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,127 | 60.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 170 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 241 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02878 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 339 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,893 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,910 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,640 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02878 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 87 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 208 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,583 | 29.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,862 | 35.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,101 | 20.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02878 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,055 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $841 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,190 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,782 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,669 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 929 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 927 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,594 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,529 | 22.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,733 | 40.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02878 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,996 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,388 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,902 | 55.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 548 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,641 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02878 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,578 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 148 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 218 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 982 | 38.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 527 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 703 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,846 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,077 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,264 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,823 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 180 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 671 | 36.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 972 | 53.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02878 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,804 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,364 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 524 | 38.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 822 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 436 | 32.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02878 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,209 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,115 | 549.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,115 | 549.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,115 | 549.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 719 | 354.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 22.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 277 | 136.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 7.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02878 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,637 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,349 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,288 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 325 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 939 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02878 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,782 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,375 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Tiverton, RI02878