Newport County, RI ZIP Codes
Rhode Island (RI) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
85,264
population (2021)
+2.9%
pop change since 2010
44005
FIPS code
Newport County ZIP code map
About Newport County
Newport County is located in Rhode Island and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 85,264 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.9% from 82,888 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Newport County is 44005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 85,264 |
| 2010 population | 82,888 |
| Change | +2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Rhode Island |
| FIPS code | 44005 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Newport County
ZIP codes for Newport County, RI (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02801 | Adamsville | Newport | View map |
| 02835 | Jamestown | Newport | View map |
| 02837 | Little Compton | Newport | View map |
| 02840 | Newport | Newport | View map |
| 02841 | Newport | Newport | View map |
| 02842 | Middletown | Newport | View map |
| 02871 | Portsmouth | Newport | View map |
| 02878 | Tiverton | Newport | View map |
Demographics & statistics
85,344
Population
45.9
Median age
$96,541
Median household income
$58,283
Per capita income
$483,300
Median home value
$1,483
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
31,148
Housing units
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,923
Under 5
1,510
1,828
5–9
1,436
2,514
10–14
1,974
2,838
15–19
2,229
3,027
20–24
2,377
5,955
25–34
4,676
5,122
35–44
4,022
5,891
45–54
4,627
3,736
55–59
2,935
3,561
60–64
2,797
6,449
65–74
5,064
3,626
75–84
2,847
1,333
85+
1,047
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,861 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 71,483 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 20,366 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 45.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Black or African American
3.8%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,624 | 82.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,944 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,126 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,390 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 1,707 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1,168 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 288 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 223 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
10.2%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
26.8%
$200k+
17.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 26.8% |
| $200k+ | 17.0% |
| Median income | $96,541 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
8.1%
$300k–$500k
22.9%
$500k–$1M
38.0%
$1M+
11.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $483,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,483 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.3% |
| Electricity | 23.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.5% |
| Fuel oil | 43.0% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17,217 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,381 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,950 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,163 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,131 | 19.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,158 | 37.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 30.9% |
| Married | 50.9% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
16.2%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
32.8%
Graduate / professional
23.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,146 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 696 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 6,203 | 31.2% |
| High school | 3,421 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 6,558 | 38.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Professional & management
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
6.8%
Retail trade
6.4%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.8% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 7.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
6.3%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
6.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 15.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.0% |
| Visited dentist | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6,717 | 17.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 20.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 81,911 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 2,346 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,091 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 869 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 236 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 79,513 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 77,803 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 34,124 | 35.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,710 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,831 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,406 | 65.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 19,994 | 23.4% |
| French | 12,641 | 14.8% |
| Arab | 3,124 | 3.7% |
| German | 2,201 | 2.6% |
| English | 596 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 568 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 360 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 205 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 141 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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