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ZIP code 02872: Prudence Island, RI

02872 is a ZIP code in Prudence Island, Rhode Island, mainly in Newport County, part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. About 156 people live here.

Population
156
Median household income
$131,875
Typical home value
$597,200ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
71.5
Homeowners
100%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 02872 details

CityPrudence Island
StateRhode Island
CountyNewport County
Metro areaProvidence-Warwick, RI-MA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area6 sq mi, plus 4.1 sq mi of water
Population density26 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher74.4% of adults 25+
Center coordinates41.59696, -71.32093

ZIP codes near 02872

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
02871Portsmouth, RI3.3 mi17,488
02801Adamsville, RI5.0 mi—
02809Bristol, RI6.0 mi22,220
02842Middletown, RI6.0 mi16,832
02841Newport, RI6.2 mi1,426
02835Jamestown, RI6.7 mi5,534
02878Tiverton, RI7.2 mi16,189
02852North Kingstown, RI7.2 mi23,406

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 02872?

A typical home in ZIP code 02872 is worth about $597,200 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $131,875 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Rhode Island average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 02872

What city is ZIP code 02872?

ZIP code 02872 is in Prudence Island, RI, in Newport County.

What county is ZIP code 02872 in?

02872 is mainly in Newport County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of ZIP code 02872?

About 156 people live in ZIP code 02872, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 02872 in?

02872 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.