| ZIP Code | 02842 |
|---|---|
| City | Middletown |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Newport County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 142 ft |
| Latitude | 41.517086 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.273419 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,700 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 1,225 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,472 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 688 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,780 (47.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,650 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $536,600 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,906/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,255 |
| Vacant Units | 1,018 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,255 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,018 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 02842 is located in Middletown, Rhode Island, within Newport County. With a population of 16,920, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 02842 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,650 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02842 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $536,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,906 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.7%) and renters (41.3%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 02842 is primarily White (79.11%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02842 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 02842 in Middletown, RI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 16,920 residents, a median household income of $97,650, and a median home value of $536,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.