County ProfileRI
Newport County
Population: 85,643 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
85,643
People
Median age
46.9
Housing
Total households
36,868
Income
Median household income
$103,514
Housing
Total housing units
43,663
Employment
Employment rate
56.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
54.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.1%
County details
Local time 05:23:51(ET)| Name | Newport |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 401 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.5010449, -71.2830626 |
| Land area | 102.4 sq miles(265.3 km²) |
Map of Newport county, Rhode Island with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Newport County
Compare the largest cities in Newport County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 25,163 | $86,313 | 2ZIPs |
| Tiverton | 7,809 | $99,158 | 1ZIPs |
| Jamestown | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Little Compton | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Middletown | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Portsmouth | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Prudence Island | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Newport County
Review the most populated postal areas across Newport County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02835 | Jamestown | — | — |
| 02837 | Little Compton | — | — |
| 02840 | Newport | — | — |
| 02841 | Newport | — | — |
| 02842 | Middletown | — | — |
| 02871 | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 02872 | Prudence Island | — | — |
| 02878 | Tiverton | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS