02841 ZIP Code — Newport, RI

Newport County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02841 is located in Newport, Rhode Island, within Newport County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02841

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 39% of workers work from home.

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

71% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 67% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 02841 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,240

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Acceptable
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02840 Newport (3 mi) 02835 Jamestown (3.1 mi) 02871 Portsmouth (5 mi) 02874 Saunderstown (7.8 mi) 02837 Little Compton (8 mi) 02852 North Kingstown (8.6 mi) 02878 Tiverton (9.2 mi) 02809 Bristol (10.6 mi) 02877 Slocum (11.2 mi) 02818 East Greenwich (11.5 mi) 02889 Warwick (12.6 mi) 02721 Fall River (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,240
Population density	3,543 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	41.5285
Longitude	-71.3162
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

1,240

Population

3,543

People per sq mi

23.8

Median age

Median household income

$46,421

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

62.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

15–19

457

20–24

152

329

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	1,240	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	23.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.9%

Black or African American 10.9%

Asian 7.3%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	920	71.9%
Black or African American	140	10.9%
Asian	94	7.3%
Two or more races	64	5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	3.1%
Other race	19	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$150k–$200k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	76.3%	74.8%
Married	22.8%	14.2%
Separated	0.0%	5.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	1.0%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 6.7%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 42.9%

Graduate / professional 19.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	61	13.9%
College / grad school	377	86.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.9%

Other services 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.3%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	3.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	28.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.5%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.1%
Work from home	38.7%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	100.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.3%
High blood pressure	13.4%
High cholesterol	12.1%
Diabetes	2.3%
Heart disease	1.3%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	5.5%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	1.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	27.4%
No physical activity	11.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	6.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	4.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	81.6%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	66.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	71.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,240	100.0%
Spanish	53	4.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	53	4.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,119	90.2%
Born in same state	1,110	89.5%
Born in different state	4	0.3%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	121	9.8%
Not a US citizen	62	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	211	17%
Italian	154	12.4%
French	83	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	3.4%
Irish	21	1.7%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02841

What city is ZIP code 02841 in?

ZIP code 02841 is primarily assigned to Newport, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02841 in?

ZIP code 02841 falls within Newport County, Rhode Island.

Does ZIP code 02841 have a large veteran population?

67% of civilians in ZIP code 02841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02841?

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

What is the population of ZIP code 02841?

ZIP code 02841 has an estimated population of 1,240 residents, with a density of 3,594 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02841 in?

ZIP code 02841 observes the EST timezone.