Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island
Little Compton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 3,616 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middletown, 6.0 miles W.
- 3,616residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 20.5 sq miland area · 53.2 km²
- 176 / sq mipopulation density
- 02837ZIP code
About Little Compton
Little Compton is a coastal town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, bounded on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Sakonnet River, on the north by the town of Tiverton, and on the east by the town of Westport, Massachusetts. The population was 3,589 as of 2022 town records.
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Living in Little Compton
- Median household income
- $134,750
- Median home value
- $783,400
- Median age
- 60.3
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Little Compton had 3,616 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,616 |
|---|---|
| Density | 176 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Little Compton at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,616 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.55 sq mi (53.2 km²) |
| Water area | 8.27 sq mi (21.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5029° N, 71.1658° W |
| ZIP code | 02837 |
| Official website | little-compton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400542400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Little Compton
- Middletown6.0 mi W
- Newport East6.4 mi W
- Westport, MA6.9 mi NE
- Tiverton7.3 mi N
- Melville8.1 mi NW
- Newport8.5 mi W
- Jamestown10.7 mi W
- Dartmouth, MA11.6 mi NE
- North Westport, MA12.0 mi N
- Portsmouth12.4 mi NW
- Bristol13.2 mi NW
- Smith Mills, MA13.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Little Compton
What county is Little Compton in?
Little Compton is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Little Compton, RI?
3,616 people lived in Little Compton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Little Compton, RI?
The ZIP code of Little Compton is 02837.
What is the elevation of Little Compton?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Little Compton?
Middletown (6.0 mi), Newport East (6.4 mi), Westport (6.9 mi), Tiverton (7.3 mi), Melville (8.1 mi).
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