The 02837 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Little Compton, RI in Newport County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,489. An estimated 38.7% of residents in the 02837 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 57.8 years. Approximately 52.9% of residents in this Rhode Island region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $59,999. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $89,353, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02837 is $89,353, while the region's mean household income is $132,636. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $59,999. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02837 of $59,999 is approximately 66.11% more than the per capita income in Rhode Island overall of $36,121. An estimated 4.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 52.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 02837 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.9% of 02837 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.3% |
In ZIP Code 02837, 97.4% of the population graduated high school, while 52.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.8% in this Newport County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02837, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 02837 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02837 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.1%), followed by Asian (0.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 02837, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Newport County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02837, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Newport County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02837 are older than average. The median age of 57.8 years in ZIP Code 02837 is approximately 51.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 38.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.7% of the population in 02837 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 02837 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02837 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02837 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02837 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02837 | 14.24¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh | 5.25¢/kWh |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢/kWh | 22.43¢/kWh | 19.53¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02837 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.85 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02837, 60.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 22.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02837 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 02837 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |