City

Middletown, RI

1 ZIP code  ·  Newport County  ·  Rhode Island

👥16,920Population
💰$97,650Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$536,600Median Home Value▲ 92% above avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.1%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 4.2%Asian: 2.6%Other: 5.9%Race
White79.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Black4.2%
Asian2.6%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma198 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,700 (22.4%)
Some College1,225 (10.2%)
Associates1,472 (12.2%)
Bachelors688 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree5,780 (47.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 47.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate47.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,650 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$536,600 ▲ 92% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,906/mo
Total Housing Units8,255
Vacant Units1,018

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Middletown, RI

Middletown is a city in Rhode Island, located in Newport County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,920 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Middletown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,650 is above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Middletown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $536,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,906 per month.

The population of Middletown is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.11%).

Middletown, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island.

ZIP Codes in Middletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02842 16,920 $97,650 $536,600 $1,906 6.1% 53.6% 58.7%