ZIP Code 02871
standardSource:
Portsmouth · Newport County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 17,171
- Median income
- $116,831
- Median home value
- $597,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.1%
- Land area
- 44.1 sq mi
389/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 115% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
New York
ZIP code 02871 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island has a population of 17,171. The median household income is $116,831, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $597,000, 115% above the US average. 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.1 square miles in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 17,171 residents, producing a population density of 389 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 02871 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02871 sits at $116,831 (14% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $63,317. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $597,000 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,719 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02871 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 02871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02871.
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 02871, Portsmouth, 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
17,171
Population
44.1
Area (sq mi)
389
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02871?
47.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
5.9%
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?
$116,831
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$63,317
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 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?
8,265
Total Housing Units
7,463
Occupied Units
802
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$597,000
Median Home Value
+31% vs state
$1,719
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02871 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 199 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 228 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 262 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 302 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 309 |
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 448 business establishments in ZIP 02871, employing approximately 5,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $331,999,000.
448
Businesses
5,026
Employees
$332.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 87 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 02871 vs 02842 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02842 | Middletown, RI | 16,095 | 4.7 mi |
| 02872 | Prudence Island, RI | 218 | 4.4 mi |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI | 15,780 | 4.6 mi |
| 02809 | Bristol, RI | 22,938 | 6.9 mi |
| 02841 | Newport, RI | 1,392 | 6.0 mi |
| 02885 | Warren, RI | 10,627 | 10.0 mi |
| 02837 | Little Compton, RI | 3,492 | 6.7 mi |
| 02840 | Newport, RI | 23,335 | 8.1 mi |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 8.0 mi |
| 02835 | Jamestown, RI | 5,405 | 7.9 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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