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ZIP Code 02878

Newport, Rhode Island

FIPS 02878

Juniper

ZIP Code 02878 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$411,900

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.1

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,189

Median Age

51.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$411,900

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$4,767

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.88

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,247

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.3%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.1

Lower than 89%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 02878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02878 is $411,900, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02878 is $4,767, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02878 cost about 3.88× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02878 is $1,247 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02878?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02878 have moved 65% over the past five years (6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02878?
ZIP Code 02878 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.1 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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