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Melville, RI

Census-designated place in Newport County, Rhode Island.

Population

1,631

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

777

ZIP codes

0

Melville and its ZIP codes

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Melville at a glance

  • Melville is 27% less dense than Rhode Island as a whole.
  • The median household income is $102,266, 16% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
  • Median rent is $2,724 a month.

Local data for Melville, RI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Melville, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$102,266

Poverty rate

1.6%

Median rent

$2,724/mo

Homeownership

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

59.5%

Median age

28.8

Average commute

14.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (366), Puerto Ricans (192), Italian Americans (161).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newport County. PPP loans are for Melville.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,723

42,997 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$95,033

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $15,271 per person

Newport County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Melville, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.0%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.0%

Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Melville, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

278

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

1,549

4.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 24°F

42.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Melville, RI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.4%

U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts

Diabetes

6.0%

U.S. 12.1% -6.1 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Melville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Newport EastCensus-designated place3.5 mi5.8
NewportCity5.6 mi7.7
TivertonCensus-designated place7.5 mi4.2
Fall River, MACity11 mi33.1
North Westport, MACensus-designated place11 mi5.2
Ocean Grove, MACensus-designated place12 mi0.7
WarwickCity12 mi35
Somerset, MACensus-designated place13 mi7.9
Narragansett PierCensus-designated place13 mi3.6
Wakefield-Peace DaleCensus-designated place13 mi4.9
KingstonCensus-designated place14 mi1.6
CranstonCity17 mi28.3
East ProvidenceCity17 mi13.3
Smith Mills, MACensus-designated place17 mi4.7
Bliss Corner, MACensus-designated place18 mi2
ProvidenceCity19 mi18.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Melville, RI in?
Melville is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Melville, RI?
About 1,631 people live in Melville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Melville?
Nearby places include Newport East (3.5 mi), Newport (5.6 mi), Tiverton (7.5 mi), Fall River, MA (11 mi), North Westport, MA (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023