02837 ZIP Code — Little Compton, RI

Newport County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02837 is located in Little Compton, Rhode Island, within Newport County. It covers approximately 20.55 square miles and serves a population of 3,622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $723,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($136,389) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02837 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,622

population

20.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little Compton	Acceptable
Little Compton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02878 Tiverton (7 mi) 02871 Portsmouth (7.2 mi) 02841 Newport (8 mi) 02790 Westport (8.3 mi) 02840 Newport (8.4 mi) 02835 Jamestown (10.7 mi) 02721 Fall River (11.1 mi) 02724 Fall River (12.3 mi) 02723 Fall River (12.9 mi) 02809 Bristol (13 mi) 02740 New Bedford (14.4 mi) 02744 New Bedford (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,622
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	20.55 sq mi
Water area	4.55 sq mi
Latitude	41.5086
Longitude	-71.1645
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	31.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.3%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	29.6%	26.1%
Over $200k	20.0%	12.1%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,622

Population

176

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$136,389

Median household income

$99,744

Per capita income

$723,000

Median home value

$2,658

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,311

Housing units

62.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

152

158

35–44

162

152

45–54

155

55–59

158

216

60–64

221

325

65–74

333

227

75–84

233

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	12.5%
18 and over	3,168	87.5%
65 and over	1,302	35.9%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,582	98.9%
Black or African American	21	0.6%
Asian	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	31.0%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.3%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	29.6%	26.1%
Over $200k	20.0%	12.1%	7.7%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k+ 27.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	19.2%
$200k+	27.1%
Median income	$136,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 58.2%

$1M+ 21.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$723,000
Median rent / month	$2,658
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	37.7%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	63.1%
Wood	5.4%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,007	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	177	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	350	22.4%
Households with children under 18	229	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	905	58.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	10.8%
Married	65.4%	62.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	0.7%	13.7%
Divorced	6.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 13.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 33.2%

Graduate / professional 29.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	62.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.6%
Kindergarten	28	4.3%
Elementary school	261	40.5%
High school	159	24.7%
College / grad school	187	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 16.4%

Construction 9.4%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	43.0%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	5.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	78.9%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	1.3%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,593	99.2%
Spanish	18	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	9	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,530	97.5%
Born in same state	3,522	97.2%
Born in different state	1,447	40.0%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	92	2.5%
Not a US citizen	70	76.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	808	22.3%
French	792	21.9%
German	156	4.3%
Polish	78	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	1.4%
Arab	41	1.1%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	98.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02837

What city is ZIP code 02837 in?

ZIP code 02837 is primarily assigned to Little Compton, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02837 in?

ZIP code 02837 falls within Newport County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02837 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 02837 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02837 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 02837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02837?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02837 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 02837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 02837 in?

ZIP code 02837 observes the EST timezone.