Melville, RI ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Melville, Rhode Island: 02871 and 02842. Together they are home to 34,320 residents in 14,689 households. That is more than the 1,631 people counted inside Melville Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $101,948 in 02842 to $116,831 in 02871.
Melville Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,631 |
| Households | 501 |
| Median household income | $102,266 |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median age | 28.8 |
| Median rent | $2,724 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,320 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,689 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $101,948 (02842) to $116,831 (02871) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $109,510 |
| Homeowners | 69.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 28 routes, 15,593 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Melville: 02871 ($116,831)
- Most residents: 02871 (17,488 people)
- Highest homeownership: 02871 (80.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 02871 (25.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 02842 (11.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 02842 (43.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 02871 ($597,000)
Every ZIP code in Melville
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02871 | Portsmouth | 17,488 | 7,463 | $116,831 | $597,000 | 80.5% | 25.5% | 10.0% | 13 | 8,443 | 6% of its land |
| 02842 | Middletown | 16,832 | 7,226 | $101,948 | $563,300 | 57.9% | 25.1% | 11.3% | 15 | 8,352 | 7% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Melville when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Melville Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Melville. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Melville.
Counties
- Newport County — 8 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Newport East — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Melville, RI?
- 02871 and 02842. A ZIP code is listed for Melville when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Melville Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Melville.
- What is the population of Melville, RI?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,631 residents inside Melville Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Melville hold 34,320 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Melville, RI?
- $102,266 inside Melville Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $101,948 to $116,831.
- Which Melville ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 02871, at $116,831, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Melville, RI?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 28 carrier routes reaching 15,593 residential and 1,205 business mailboxes.
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