ZIP Code 02872 - Prudence Island Rhode Island
Overview
ZIP Code 02872 is located in Prudence Island Rhode Island. Portions of 02872 are also in Portsmouth. 02872 is entirely within Newport County. Regionally, 02872 is located in the Providence-New Bedford Area.
ZIP Code 02872 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Prudence Island |
| Primary County | Newport County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 98 |
| Area Code(s) | 401 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 02872 Map
02872 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02872 is White. The current unemployment level in 02872 is 4.9%.
| Population | 98 |
| Population Growth Rate | -57.05% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 53 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
02872 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02872 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 52 | 49.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 53 | 50.48% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
02872 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.61714935, -71.32872009 |
| Cities/Towns in 02872 | |
| Region | Providence-New Bedford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
02872 Schools
| School Districts in 02872 |
02872 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 59e - Narragansett/Bristol Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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