| ZIP Code | 02837 |
|---|---|
| City | Little Compton |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Newport County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 74 ft |
| Latitude | 41.518769 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.167247 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.8% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 378 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 165 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 381 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 119 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,792 (62.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $129,750 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $726,200 ▲ 160% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,523/mo ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,473 |
| Vacant Units | 895 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,473 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 895 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 02837 is located in Little Compton, Rhode Island, within Newport County. With a population of 3,601, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.2 years. Economically, 02837 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $129,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02837 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $726,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,523 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 02837 is primarily White (97.92%). Residents are highly educated — 66.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02837 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 02837 in Little Compton, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,601 residents, a median household income of $129,750, and a median home value of $726,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.