ZIP Code 02878
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Tiverton · Newport County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 15,780
- Median income
- $106,036
- Median home value
- $411,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.4%
- Land area
- 75.3 sq mi
210/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.1
New York
ZIP code 02878 in Tiverton, Rhode Island has a population of 15,780. The median household income is $106,036, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $411,900, 48% above the US average. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.3 square miles in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 15,780 residents, producing a population density of 210 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 02878 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02878 sits at $106,036 (4% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,233. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $411,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,247 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newport County, so you can benchmark 02878 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 02878
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02878.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 02878, Tiverton, 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
15,780
Population
75.3
Area (sq mi)
210
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02878?
51.1
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.9%
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?
$106,036
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$54,233
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
7,831
Total Housing Units
6,995
Occupied Units
836
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,900
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$1,247
Median Rent
1972
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02878 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 197 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 226 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 261 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 287 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 307 |
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 386 business establishments in ZIP 02878, employing approximately 3,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,979,000.
386
Businesses
3,181
Employees
$153.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 71 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 02878 vs 02724 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 5.2 mi |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 26,290 | 4.7 mi |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 15,717 | 4.7 mi |
| 02837 | Little Compton, RI | 3,492 | 6.5 mi |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 17,171 | 4.6 mi |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 2,631 | 7.2 mi |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 6.2 mi |
| 02809 | Bristol, RI | 22,938 | 7.1 mi |
| 02791 | Westport Point, MA | 246 | 7.5 mi |
| 02720 | Fall River, MA | 30,287 | 9.0 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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