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ZIP Code 02871
Melville, RI, Newport County
Population
17,488
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,025
City
Melville
ZIP 02871 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02871 at a glance
- The median household income is $116,831, 33% above the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,000 (48% above Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,719 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02871
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02871, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,831
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$597,000
Prices +9.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,719/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
62.1%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
23.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
448
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,026
$332M annual payroll
PPP loans
$36.8M
529 loans
Campaign donations
$197K
49% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02871, 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 02871, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02871?
- ZIP code 02871 is in Melville, RI (Newport County).
- What county is ZIP code 02871 in?
- ZIP code 02871 is mostly in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02871?
- About 17,488 people live in the 02871 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.