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ZIP Code 02842
Newport East, RI, Newport County
Population
16,832
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,343
City
Newport East
ZIP 02842 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02842 at a glance
- ZIP 02842 (Newport East) is 26% denser than Rhode Island as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,948, 16% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $563,300 (39% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,990 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02842
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02842, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,948
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$563,300
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,990/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
47.4%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
638
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,438
$629M annual payroll
PPP loans
$74.6M
660 loans
Campaign donations
$192K
73% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02842, 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
80° / 24°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02842, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02842?
- ZIP code 02842 is in Newport East, RI (Newport County).
- What county is ZIP code 02842 in?
- ZIP code 02842 is mostly in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02842?
- About 16,832 people live in the 02842 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.