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ZIP Code 02840

Newport, Rhode Island

FIPS 02840

Juniper

ZIP Code 02840 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$746,900

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

10.7

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,448

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$746,900

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$5,264

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.66

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,695

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

83%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

10.7

Lower than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02840: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02840?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02840 is $746,900, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02840 is $5,264, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02840 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02840 cost about 8.66× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02840?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02840 is $1,695 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02840?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02840 have moved 83% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02840?
ZIP Code 02840 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.7°F, winter lows around 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 10.7 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →