Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 458 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,057 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 5,054 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 7,346 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 4,178 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 32,029 (53.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,846 ▲ 35% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $564,367 ▲ 102% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,649/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 43,223 |
| Vacant Units | 7,098 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Newport County is located in Rhode Island and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 84,990 residents. With a median age of 46.01, it is a mature county.
Newport County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $102,846 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Newport County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $564,367 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,649. Homeownership rates are high at 66.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Newport County are primarily White (83.29%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Newport County, RI is a upper-middle-income area in Rhode Island. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02835 | Jamestown | 5,545 | $141,442 | $752,300 | $1,932 | 3.4% | 72.5% |
| 02837 | Little Compton | 3,601 | $129,750 | $726,200 | $2,523 | 6.1% | 66.8% |
| 02842 | Middletown | 16,920 | $97,650 | $536,600 | $1,906 | 6.1% | 53.6% |
| 02840 | Newport | 23,615 | $83,515 | $669,500 | $1,610 | 9.5% | 61.4% |
| 02871 | Portsmouth | 17,635 | $119,135 | $539,700 | $1,577 | 3.1% | 68.2% |
| 02878 | Tiverton | 16,260 | $99,542 | $367,400 | $1,228 | 5.4% | 50.7% |