ZIP Code 02841

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Newport · Newport County · Rhode Island

Population
1,392

1,152/sq mi

Median income
$181,458

▲ 138% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
71.1%

Median age 25.8

Land area
1.2 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02841?

25.8

Median Age

77.3%

Male

22.7%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 13.7%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.1%

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

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02841 in?
ZIP code 02841 (Newport) 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 02841?
ZIP code 02841 in Newport, RI has a population of 1,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02841?
The median household income in ZIP 02841 is $181,458, which is 138% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02841 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02841?
ZIP code 02841 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02841 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02841?
In ZIP code 02841, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Newport, RI

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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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