02872 ZIP Code, Prudence Island, RI
02872 is a ZIP code in Prudence Island, Rhode Island in Newport County. It covers 5.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 02871, 02809 and 02842. 156 people live here in 78 households, fewer than in most Rhode Island ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $131,875, well above the Rhode Island median of $87,796; the median age is 71.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prudence Island, RI
- County: Newport County
- Land area: 5.9 sq mi
- Population: 156
- Median household income: $131,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 156 |
| Households | 78 |
| Median household income | $131,875 |
| Income per person | $70,404 |
| Median age | 71.5 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $597,200 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 7.7% |
| $75–100K | 5.1% |
| $100–150K | 59.0% |
| $150–200K | 28.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 3.2% |
| 45–54 | 5.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65–74 | 50.0% |
| 75+ | 27.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.2% |
| Owned outright | 17.3% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 77.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 02872
9 business establishments with 35 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 02871 — Melville CDP, RI (3.3 mi)
- 02809 (6 mi)
- 02842 — Newport East CDP, RI (6 mi)
- 02841 — Newport city, RI (6.2 mi)
- 02835 (6.7 mi)
- 02852 (7.2 mi)
- 02878 — Tiverton CDP, RI (7.2 mi)
- 02889 — Warwick city, RI (7.8 mi)
Areas that include 02872
- Prudence Island, RI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Newport County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Rhode Island ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 02872, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 02872 in?
- 02872 is a Prudence Island, RI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 02872 in?
- 02872 is in Newport County.
- What is the population of 02872?
- About 156 people (±102), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 231.
- What is the median household income in 02872?
- $131,875 (±$21,893), compared with $87,796 for Rhode Island as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 02872?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 02872 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 02872?
- The closest, measured center to center: 02871 (3.3 mi, Melville), 02809 (6 mi), 02842 (6 mi, Newport East), 02841 (6.2 mi, Newport), 02835 (6.7 mi) and 02852 (7.2 mi).
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