02840

Newport, RI

Total Population

23,847

Median Household Income

$81,307

Median Home Value

$622,800

Median Rent

$1,526

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$81,307

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$622,800

101.1% above state median

Rent

$1,526

100% above state median

Median Age

39.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Newport, RI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 51.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 9.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$81,307

+8.2% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-65,855,722

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.08 people

Total Households

10,640

Family Households

34.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

31.8%

#2 Industry

Education

26.1%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

15.3%

Total Employed Residents:4,927

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

11.3%

1,132 workers

Public Transit

2.8%

285 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,034

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (11.3% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

90.2%

11,291 employed

Labor Force

13,087

1,279 unemployed

Median Age

39.8 years

Per Capita Income

$56,173

Poverty Rate

12.5%