City

Newport, RI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Newport County  ·  Rhode Island

👥25,029Population
💰$83,515Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$669,500Median Home Value▲ 140% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 7.1%Asian: 3%Other: 4.6%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic10.6%
Black7.1%
Asian3.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
15%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,844 (17.1%)
Some College1,277 (7.7%)
Associates2,149 (12.9%)
Bachelors865 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree9,381 (56.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 56.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate56.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.8%Renter: 53.2%Tenure
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,515 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$669,500 ▲ 140% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,610/mo
Total Housing Units13,527
Vacant Units2,852

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
73%
About Newport, RI

Newport is a city in Rhode Island, located in Newport County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,029 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.04 years.

Economically, Newport is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,515 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Newport is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $669,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,610 per month.

The population of Newport is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.58%).

Newport, RI offers residents above-average earning potential within Rhode Island. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Newport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02840 23,615 $83,515 $669,500 $1,610 9.5% 61.4% 49.6%

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