02871 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Rhode island
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02871 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Newport |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,748 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,360 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,832 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,066 |
| Median Home Value: | $486,800 |
| Land Area: | 17.1 sq miles
44.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5866, -71.2592 |
Population Information (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,748 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,999 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,749 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 820 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 819 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,100 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,098 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 810 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,577 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,878 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,627 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,350 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,264 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,534 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,477 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 394 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $486,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,731 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,066 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,248 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 818 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,837 | 80.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,411 | 19.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,101 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 169 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 321 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,020 | 15.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,659 | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,120 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,639 | 35.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,173 | 24.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02871 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,360 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $142,932 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $148,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,832 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,454 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,828 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 333 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,368 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,006 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,373 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 385 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 64 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,137 | 90.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 200 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 173 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 29 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,209 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 801 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 765 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 121 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 348 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 274 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02871 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 238 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 121 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 238 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 280 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 468 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 953 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,133 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,171 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,000 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,646 | 22.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02871 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,309 | 82.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 272 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 47 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 93 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,206 | 13.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02871 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 381 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 767 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 727 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 217 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 779 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 352 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 545 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,330 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,932 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 798 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 434 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 502 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,071 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,831 | 83.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,050 | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 341 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02871 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,501 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,879 | 39.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,458 | 33.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 315 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 368 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02871 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,094 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 684 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 169 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 344 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 127 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 50 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 369 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 229 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02871 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 438 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 855 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 815 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,145 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,102 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,194 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 843 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 495 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,160 | 14.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02871 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 96 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 613 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,204 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,066 | 38.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,871 | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 216 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02871 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,005 | 27.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 374 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 971 | 13.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,737 | 51.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 101 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02871 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 282 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,012 | 27.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,230 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,724 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02871 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 218 | 3.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 109 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 547 | 9.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,090 | 35.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,449 | 42.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 340 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02871 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,730 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,006 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,731 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,248 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,139 | 57.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,569 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 931 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,830 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,898 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,054 | 42.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02871 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,526 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,139 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,493 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 626 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,557 | 20.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02871 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,214 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 340 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 69 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,729 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 950 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,126 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,955 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,589 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,412 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,861 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 750 | 40.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 958 | 51.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02871 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,638 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,979 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 884 | 44.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,003 | 50.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 665 | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02871 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,621 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 233 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,127 | 483.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,127 | 483.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,127 | 483.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 294 | 126.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 345 | 148.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 120 | 51.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02871 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,928 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,577 | 92.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,351 | 8.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 356 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 671 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 72 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 252 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02871 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,248 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,055 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
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