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Tiverton, RI
Census-designated place in Newport County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02878.
Population
8,091
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,936
ZIP codes
1
Tiverton and its ZIP codes
Tiverton at a glance
- Tiverton is 82% denser than Rhode Island as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,158, 13% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,200 and median rent is $1,342 a month.
Local data for Tiverton, RI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tiverton, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,158
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$407,200
Median rent
$1,342/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (2,006), Irish Americans (1,435), French Americans (1,146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newport County. PPP loans are for Tiverton.
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
How people get to work
Tiverton, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tiverton, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 24°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tiverton, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Tiverton
1 in or overlapping Tiverton. Population shown
Cities near Tiverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MACity | 3.2 mi | 33.1 |
| North Westport, MACensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Ocean Grove, MACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Somerset, MACensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.9 |
| MelvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Newport EastCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| Smith Mills, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| NewportCity | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| WarwickCity | 13 mi | 35 |
| New Bedford, MACity | 13 mi | 20 |
| Bliss Corner, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| East ProvidenceCity | 14 mi | 13.3 |
| Acushnet Center, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| CranstonCity | 16 mi | 28.3 |
| ProvidenceCity | 17 mi | 18.4 |
| North Seekonk, MACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tiverton, RI in?
- Tiverton is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- What ZIP codes are in Tiverton, RI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tiverton include 02878.
- What is the population of Tiverton, RI?
- About 8,091 people live in Tiverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tiverton?
- Nearby places include Fall River, MA (3.2 mi), North Westport, MA (4.5 mi), Ocean Grove, MA (5.6 mi), Somerset, MA (6.2 mi), Melville (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023