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ZIP Code 02842

Newport, Rhode Island

FIPS 02842

Juniper

ZIP Code 02842 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$563,300

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.2

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,832

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$563,300

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$6,153

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.53

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,990

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.4%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

98.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.2

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 02842: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02842?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02842 is $563,300, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02842?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02842 is $6,153, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02842 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02842 cost about 5.53× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02842?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02842 is $1,990 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02842?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02842 have moved 68% over the past five years (4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02842?
ZIP Code 02842 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 77.4°F, winter lows around 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.2 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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