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ZIP 02871

Pop. 17,488·Newport County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Rhode Island
Median rent (all units)
$3,378/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
+$1,413
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ZIP 02871 · $3,378
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,370
3 BR
$3,210
4 BR+
$3,680
Research median
$2,370/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
$40,536/yr
At $3,378/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, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,488
Median income
$116,831
Median age
47.7
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
19%
16.1%
23.7%
15%
26.2%
Under 1819%
18–3416.1%
35–5423.7%
55–6415%
65+26.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
14.9%
19.9%
62.1%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02871 in Portsmouth, RI has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,677 → $116,831
up 11.6%
Population
17,674 → 17,488
down 1.1%
Renter share
19.1% → 19.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 62.1%
+7.2 pts
Median age
48.4 → 47.7
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $116,831 today, compared with $104,677 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 17,674 residents to roughly 17,488. College-educated residents now make up 62.1% of adults here, versus 54.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02871 covers Portsmouth, RI. The median rent here is $3,378/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($116,831/yr), ZIP 02871 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 02871?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) is $3,378. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02871 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02871's median rent of $3,378/mo is $1,413 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02871 compare to other ZIPs in Rhode Island?

ZIP 02871 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Rhode Island, ranking #2 out of 34 ZIPs tracked at $3,378/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02871?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,378/mo in ZIP 02871. The local median household income is $116,831/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02871?

Rent in ZIP 02871 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 02871 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02871 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,378/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($116,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02871 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02871 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 02871 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02871 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02871 compare to the rest of Portsmouth?

ZIP 02871 sits right at the Portsmouth citywide median of $3,378/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02871 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02871 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,378/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 02871's median household income ($116,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02871 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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