| Official Zip Code Name | Middletown |
| Zip Code State | Rhode Island |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Newport |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Current Population: | 16095 |
| Racial Majority: | White 78.25% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 72.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 17.9% |
| Median Household Income | $64663 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $67490 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 15.8 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 49 - 141 ft. |
| Area | 13 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.51684952, -71.27591705 |
The current unemployment level in 02842 is 17.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 17.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02842 decreased to 16095 from 17284 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02842 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02842 public schools is White. 28.4% of students in 02842 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12556 | 78.25% | 13622 | -8% |
| Black Or African American | 933 | 5.81% | 673 | +39% |
| Hispanic | 1042 | 6.49% | 761 | +37% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 25 | 0.16% | 38 | -34% |
| Asian | 647 | 4.03% | 472 | +37% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.17% | 19 | +47% |
| Other Race | 68 | 1% | 68 | +137% |
| Two Or More Races | 442 | 4.07% | 442 | +48% |
| White | 72.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16095 | 17284 |
| Male Population | 48.00% | |
| Female Population | 52.00% | |
| Total Households | 6727 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 28.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $64663 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 36.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 25.90% |
| 02842 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Rhode Island District 1 | David Cicilline | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Rhode Island Congressional Districts | ||
| 02841 - Newport |
| 02871 - Portsmouth |
| 02840 - Newport |
| Newport East, RI |
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| Newport, RI |
Zip Code 02842 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 23 | 30 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 47 | 37 | 28 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 62 | 52 | 43 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.32 | 3.54 | 4.54 | 4.31 | 3.56 | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.74 | 3.65 | 3.75 | 4.53 | 4.33 | 46.44 |