| ZIP Code | 02871 |
|---|---|
| City | Portsmouth |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Newport County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 217 ft |
| Latitude | 41.586609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.259211 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.2% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,755 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 1,028 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 1,057 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,072 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,242 (59.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,135 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $539,700 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,577/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,044 |
| Vacant Units | 825 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,044 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 825 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 02871 is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, within Newport County. With a population of 17,635, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.7 years. Economically, 02871 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,135 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02871 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $539,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,577 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 02871 is primarily White (87.96%). Residents are highly educated — 68.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02871 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 02871 in Portsmouth, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,635 residents, a median household income of $119,135, and a median home value of $539,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.