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Newport, NY
Village in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
491
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
934
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 2.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
Local data for Newport, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,591
15,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $6,769 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,704
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PolandVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Cold BrookVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BarneveldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FrankfortVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| HerkimerVillage | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| East HerkimerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| UticaCity | 12 mi | 16.7 |
| East FrankfortCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Salisbury CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| IlionVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| MohawkVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Little FallsCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Holland PatentVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RemsenVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, NY in?
- Newport is in Herkimer County, New York.
- What is the population of Newport, NY?
- About 491 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Poland (3.4 mi), Cold Brook (3.9 mi), Middleville (4.1 mi), Prospect (10 mi), Barneveld (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023