Middletown, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02842
Newport County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,095
- 489/sq mi High-density area
- $101,948
- Median income Above-median income area
- $563,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middletown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 489
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02842 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02842 (Middletown, RI) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.6 in 2023 to 361.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, home to 16,095 residents across 32.9 square miles, a density of 489 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,948 (0% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,109. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $563,300 (23% above the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,990; 57.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport County, so 02842 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 02842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, RI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02842.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 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 02842, Middletown, 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
16,095
Population
32.9
Area (sq mi)
489
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02842?
43.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
10.1%
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?
$101,948
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$59,109
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02842 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Middletown, 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)
$101,948 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
8,225housing units
8,225
Total Housing Units
7,226
Occupied Units
999
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$563,300
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,990
Median Rent
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02842 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 223 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 248 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 292 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 334 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 362 |
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 638 business establishments in ZIP 02842, employing approximately 10,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,782,000.
638
Businesses
10,438
Employees
$628.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 71 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.7% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 02842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02840
Newport (02840)
23,335 residents
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
17,171 residents
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
16,095 residents
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
15,780 residents
- 02835 5,405
Jamestown (02835)
5,405 residents
- 02837 3,492
Little Compton (02837)
3,492 residents
- 02841 1,392
Newport (02841)
1,392 residents
- 02872 218
Prudence Island (02872)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02841
Newport (02841)
$181,458 median income
- 02835
Jamestown (02835)
$140,625 median income
- 02837
Little Compton (02837)
$134,750 median income
- 02872
Prudence Island (02872)
$131,875 median income
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
$116,831 median income
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
$106,036 median income
- 02842
Middletown (02842)
$101,948 median income
- 02840
Newport (02840)
$86,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02842 ranks #7 of 8 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 02842, 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 (16,095 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 02842 in?
ZIP code 02842 (Middletown) 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 02842?
ZIP code 02842 in Middletown, RI has a population of 16,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02842?
The median household income in ZIP 02842 is $101,948, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02842?
The median home value in ZIP 02842 is $563,300, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02842 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02842?
ZIP code 02842 has 638 business establishments employing approximately 10,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02842 are: Accommodation and food services (94), Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02842?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02842 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 02842?
In ZIP code 02842, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 02842?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02842 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02842?
In ZIP code 02842, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02842?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02842 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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