PlainZIP

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
$101,948
Median income
$563,300
Median home value
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $59,109. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $563,300 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,990 a month; 57.9% of 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Newport County, letting you compare 02842 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02842?

43.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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

How ZIP 02842 ranks nationally

Middletown, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,948 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

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

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02842 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02841 Newport, RI 1,392 2.4 mi
02840 Newport, RI 23,335 3.5 mi
02871 Portsmouth, RI 17,171 4.7 mi
02835 Jamestown, RI 5,405 5.2 mi
02837 Little Compton, RI 3,492 5.8 mi
02872 Prudence Island, RI 218 7.4 mi
02878 Tiverton, RI 15,780 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newport County

02840 standard
Newport, RI
Pop: 23,335
02871 standard
Portsmouth, RI
Pop: 17,171
02878 standard
Tiverton, RI
Pop: 15,780
02835 standard
Jamestown, RI
Pop: 5,405
02837 standard
Little Compton, RI
Pop: 3,492
02841 standard
Newport, RI
Pop: 1,392

Related Areas

Newport County Middletown, RI Rhode Island

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.