ZIP Code 02841
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Newport · Newport County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 1,392
- Median income
- $181,458
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.1%
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
1,152/sq mi
▲ 138% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.8
New York
ZIP code 02841 in Newport, Rhode Island has a population of 1,392. The median household income is $181,458, which is 138% above the national average. 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 1,392 residents, producing a population density of 1,152 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 02841 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02841 sits at $181,458 (77% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $53,038. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02841 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 02841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02841.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 02841, Newport, 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
1,392
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
1,152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02841?
25.8
Median Age
77.3%
Male
22.7%
Female
14.7%
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?
$181,458
Median Household Income
+77% vs state
$53,038
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
15
Total Housing Units
15
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$3,501
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 02841, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,572,000.
27
Businesses
192
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 44.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.8% |
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 02841 vs 02840 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02840 | Newport, RI | 23,335 | 2.5 mi |
| 02842 | Middletown, RI | 16,095 | 2.4 mi |
| 02835 | Jamestown, RI | 5,405 | 2.8 mi |
| 02872 | Prudence Island, RI | 218 | 7.2 mi |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 17,171 | 6.0 mi |
| 02874 | Saunderstown, RI | 5,860 | 7.5 mi |
| 02852 | North Kingstown, RI | 22,551 | 8.8 mi |
| 02882 | Narragansett, RI | 14,184 | 9.7 mi |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI | 15,780 | 10.2 mi |
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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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