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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
$106,036
Median income
$411,900
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $54,233. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured 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 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02878?

51.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

How ZIP 02878 ranks nationally

Tiverton, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,036 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$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

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ZIP 02878 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 02878 ranks #6 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 02878 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 02878 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
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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Related Areas

Newport County Tiverton, RI Rhode Island

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.

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