Melville
Census-designated place in Newport County, Rhode Island
Melville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 1,609 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Middletown, 2.9 miles SE.
- 1,609residents (2020 Census)
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 767 / sq mipopulation density
- 02872ZIP code
About Melville
Melville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the towns of Middletown and Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It lies along the shore of Narragansett Bay. As of the 2020 census, Melville had a population of 1,609. The CDP is named after Admiral George Wallace Melville. Past names for the area include Portsmouth Grove and Bradford.
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- Median household income
- $102,266
- Median rent
- $2,724/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Melville had 1,609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 767 per sq mi (296 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melville at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,609 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5595° N, 71.3019° W |
| ZIP code | 02872 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4445010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melville
- Middletown2.9 mi SE
- Newport East3.1 mi S
- Jamestown4.5 mi SW
- Portsmouth5.3 mi N
- Newport5.3 mi S
- Tiverton7.0 mi NE
- North Kingstown7.7 mi W
- Little Compton8.1 mi SE
- Bristol8.2 mi N
- Warren11.3 mi N
- Westport, MA11.5 mi E
- East Greenwich11.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Melville
What county is Melville in?
Melville is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Melville, RI?
1,609 people lived in Melville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melville, RI?
The ZIP code of Melville is 02872.
What towns are near Melville?
Middletown (2.9 mi), Newport East (3.1 mi), Jamestown (4.5 mi), Portsmouth (5.3 mi), Newport (5.3 mi).
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