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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
$140,625
Median income
$842,400
Median home value
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $81,200. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $842,400 (84% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,629 monthly, and 85.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02835 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 02835?

58.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$81,200

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02835 ranks nationally

Jamestown, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$140,625 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,103

Total Housing Units

2,500

Occupied Units

603

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$842,400

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02835 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Newport County

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Pop: 23,335
02871 standard
Portsmouth, RI
Pop: 17,171
02842 standard
Middletown, RI
Pop: 16,095
02878 standard
Tiverton, RI
Pop: 15,780
02837 standard
Little Compton, RI
Pop: 3,492
02841 standard
Newport, RI
Pop: 1,392

Related Areas

Newport County Jamestown, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.