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ZIP 02835

Pop. 5,534·Newport County·1st most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$3,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+38.3%
vs US Median
+$1,535
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02835 · $3,500
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,530
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$42,000/yr
At $3,500/mo median
Location
StateRI
CountyNewport County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +38.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02835 (Jamestown, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 69.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,534
Median income
$140,625
Median age
58.2
Renters
14.2%
Age distribution
14.9%
19.2%
20.3%
38.4%
Under 1814.9%
18–347.2%
35–5419.2%
55–6420.3%
65+38.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
93.2%
White93.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Other6%
Education (25+)
19.5%
69.1%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma10%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+69.1%
Housing tenure
85.8%
14.2%
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02835 in Jamestown, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,129 → $140,625
up 17.1%
Population
5,531 → 5,534
up 0.1%
Renter share
15.2% → 14.2%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61% → 69.1%
+8.1 pts
Median age
56.7 → 58.2
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 02835 in Jamestown, RI now reports about $140,625, up from $120,129 in 2021. College-educated residents now make up 69.1% of adults here, versus 61% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02835 covers Jamestown, RI. The median rent here is $3,500/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($140,625/yr), ZIP 02835 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02835?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02835 (Jamestown, RI) is $3,500. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02835 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02835's median rent of $3,500/mo is $1,535 (78%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02835 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02835 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #1 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $3,500/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02835?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,500/mo in ZIP 02835. The local median household income is $140,625/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02835?

Rent in ZIP 02835 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02835 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02835 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,500/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($140,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02835 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02835 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.2% of ZIP 02835 households are renters, while 85.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02835 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02835 compare to the rest of Jamestown?

ZIP 02835 sits right at the Jamestown citywide median of $3,500/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02835 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02835 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,500/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 02835's median household income ($140,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02835 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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