Jamestown, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02835
Newport County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,405
- 221/sq mi High-density area
- $140,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $842,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamestown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 221
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02835 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02835 (Jamestown, RI) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 359.8 in 2023 to 385.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02835 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island, home to 5,405 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 221 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02835 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,625 (37% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,200. The poverty rate is 3.5%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $842,400 (84% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,629.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport County, so 02835 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02835
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamestown, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02835.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02835, Jamestown, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,405
Population
24.5
Area (sq mi)
221
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02835?
58.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$140,625
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$81,200
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02835 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Jamestown, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$140,625 Top 8% higher than 92% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,103housing units
3,103
Total Housing Units
2,500
Occupied Units
603
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$842,400
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,629
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
386
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+286%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02835 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 234 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 261 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 310 |
| 2023 | +16.2% | 360 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 386 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 147 business establishments in ZIP 02835, employing approximately 710 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,802,000.
147
Businesses
710
Employees
$42.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 23 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02835 vs 02841 →
ZIP 02835 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02840
Newport (02840)
23,335 residents
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
22,551 residents
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
18,082 residents
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
17,171 residents
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
16,095 residents
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
14,184 residents
- 02881 7,841
Kingston (02881)
7,841 residents
- 02874 5,860
Saunderstown (02874)
5,860 residents
- 02835 5,405
Jamestown (02835)
5,405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02835 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02841
Newport (02841)
$181,458 median income
- 02874
Saunderstown (02874)
$159,861 median income
- 02835
Jamestown (02835)
$140,625 median income
- 02818
East Greenwich (02818)
$139,217 median income
- 02872
Prudence Island (02872)
$131,875 median income
- 02852
North Kingstown (02852)
$118,643 median income
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
$116,831 median income
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
$101,948 median income
- 02882
Narragansett (02882)
$95,721 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02835 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02841 | Newport, RI | 1,392 | 2.8 mi |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 5,860 | 4.7 mi |
| 02840 | Newport, RI | 23,335 | 3.9 mi |
| 02842 | Middletown, RI | 16,095 | 5.2 mi |
| 02872 | Prudence Island, RI | 218 | 7.5 mi |
| 02852 | North Kingstown, RI | 22,551 | 6.6 mi |
| 02882 | Narragansett, RI | 14,184 | 7.8 mi |
| 02881 | Kingston, RI | 7,841 | 8.0 mi |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 17,171 | 7.9 mi |
| 02818 | East Greenwich, RI | 18,082 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02835, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,405 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02835 in?
ZIP code 02835 (Jamestown) is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. Newport County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newport-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02835?
ZIP code 02835 in Jamestown, RI has a population of 5,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02835?
The median household income in ZIP 02835 is $140,625, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02835?
The median home value in ZIP 02835 is $842,400, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02835 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02835?
ZIP code 02835 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 710 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02835?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02835 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Construction (23), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02835?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02835 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02835?
In ZIP code 02835, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02835?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02835 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02835?
In ZIP code 02835, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02835?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02835 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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