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Portsmouth, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02871

Newport County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,171
389/sq mi
$116,831
Median income
$597,000
Median home value
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Portsmouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02871 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, home to 17,171 residents across 44.1 square miles, a density of 389 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02871 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,831 (14% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $63,317. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $597,000 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,719 monthly, and 80.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02871, plus 6 more within Newport County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 02871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portsmouth, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02871.

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 02871, Portsmouth, 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

17,171

Population

44.1

Area (sq mi)

389

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02871?

47.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

How ZIP 02871 ranks nationally

Portsmouth, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,831 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

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

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$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

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ZIP 02871 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 02871 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 02871 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 02871 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Newport County

02840 standard
Newport, RI
Pop: 23,335
02842 standard
Middletown, RI
Pop: 16,095
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 Portsmouth, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02871 in? ▼
ZIP code 02871 (Portsmouth) 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 02871? ▼
ZIP code 02871 in Portsmouth, RI has a population of 17,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02871 is $116,831, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02871 is $597,000, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02871 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02871? ▼
ZIP code 02871 has 448 business establishments employing approximately 5,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02871? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02871 are: Construction (87), Other services (except public administration) (49), Retail trade (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02871? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02871 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 02871? ▼
In ZIP code 02871, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 02871? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02871 is 23.0 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 02871? ▼
In ZIP code 02871, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02871 is 5.0% 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.