Little Compton, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02837
Newport County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,492
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $134,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $783,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Compton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02837 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02837 covers 53.2 square miles in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,492 residents on file, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02837 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,750 (32% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,058. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $783,400 (71% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 93.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport County, so 02837 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 02837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Compton, RI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$92,058
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02837 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Little Compton, 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)
$134,750 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
2,340housing units
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 ZIP avg
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02837 vs 02791 →
ZIP 02837 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
17,171 residents
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
16,095 residents
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
15,780 residents
- 02790
Westport (02790)
15,717 residents
- 02837 3,492
Little Compton (02837)
3,492 residents
- 02791 246
Westport Point (02791)
246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02837 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02837
Little Compton (02837)
$134,750 median income
- 02791
Westport Point (02791)
$130,833 median income
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
$116,831 median income
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
$106,036 median income
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
$101,948 median income
- 02790
Westport (02790)
$97,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02837 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02837, 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 (3,492 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 02837 in?
ZIP code 02837 (Little Compton) 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 02837?
ZIP code 02837 in Little Compton, RI has a population of 3,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02837?
The median household income in ZIP 02837 is $134,750, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02837?
The median home value in ZIP 02837 is $783,400, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02837 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02837?
ZIP code 02837 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02837 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02837?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02837 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 02837?
In ZIP code 02837, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02837?
In ZIP code 02837, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02837 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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