ZIP Code 02842
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Middletown · Newport County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 16,095
- Median income
- $101,948
- Median home value
- $563,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.4%
- Land area
- 32.9 sq mi
489/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 103% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
New York
ZIP code 02842 in Middletown, Rhode Island has a population of 16,095. The median household income is $101,948, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $563,300, 103% above the US average. 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02842 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.9 square miles in Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 16,095 residents, producing a population density of 489 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 02842 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02842 sits at $101,948 (0% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $59,109. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $563,300 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,990 per month, and 57.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02842 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02842 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 02842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$59,109
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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