ZIP Code 02837
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Little Compton · Newport County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 3,492
- Median income
- $134,750
- Median home value
- $783,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.0%
- Land area
- 53.2 sq mi
66/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 182% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 60.3
New York
ZIP code 02837 in Little Compton, Rhode Island has a population of 3,492. The median household income is $134,750, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $783,400, 182% above the US average. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.2 square miles in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 3,492 residents, producing a population density of 66 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02837 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02837 sits at $134,750 (32% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $92,058. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $783,400 (71% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02837 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02837.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02837, Little Compton, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,492
Population
53.2
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02837?
60.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.3%
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?
$134,750
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$92,058
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,340
Total Housing Units
1,557
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$783,400
Median Home Value
+71% vs state
1969
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02837 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.5% | 199 |
| 2020 | +6.3% | 211 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 265 |
| 2024 | — | 323 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 02837, employing approximately 486 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,020,000.
114
Businesses
486
Employees
$26.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 22.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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