Tiverton, RI · standard
ZIP Code 02878
Newport County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,780
- 210/sq mi High-density area
- $106,036
- Median income Above-median income area
- $411,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tiverton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 210
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02878 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02878 (Tiverton, RI) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.3 in 2023 to 307.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02878 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, home to 15,780 residents across 75.3 square miles, a density of 210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02878 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,036 (4% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,233. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $411,900 (10% below the average Rhode Island ZIP) and median rent is $1,247; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport County, so 02878 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02878
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tiverton, RI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$54,233
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02878 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Tiverton, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,036 Top 44% higher than 56% of 71 Rhode Island ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,831housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02878 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02721
Fall River (02721)
26,290 residents
- 02809
Bristol (02809)
22,938 residents
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
17,171 residents
- 02724
Fall River (02724)
16,908 residents
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
15,780 residents
- 02790
Westport (02790)
15,717 residents
- 02723
Fall River (02723)
14,767 residents
- 02837 3,492
Little Compton (02837)
3,492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02878 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02878 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02837
Little Compton (02837)
$134,750 median income
- 02791
Westport Point (02791)
$130,833 median income
- 02725
Somerset (02725)
$129,253 median income
- 02871
Portsmouth (02871)
$116,831 median income
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
$106,036 median income
- 02809
Bristol (02809)
$97,764 median income
- 02790
Westport (02790)
$97,250 median income
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
$62,196 median income
- 02724
Fall River (02724)
$55,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02878 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02878, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,780 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02878 in?
ZIP code 02878 (Tiverton) 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 02878?
ZIP code 02878 in Tiverton, RI has a population of 15,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02878?
The median household income in ZIP 02878 is $106,036, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02878?
The median home value in ZIP 02878 is $411,900, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02878 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02878?
ZIP code 02878 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 3,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02878?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02878 are: Construction (71), Retail trade (64), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02878?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02878 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 02878?
In ZIP code 02878, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 02878?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02878 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02878?
In ZIP code 02878, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02878 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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