Middletown
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island

Middletown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 17,075 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Newport East, 0.5 miles SW.
- 17,075residents (2020 Census)
- 12.7 sq miland area · 32.9 km²
- 1,345 / sq mipopulation density
- 02842main ZIP code (2 in total)
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Living in Middletown
- Median household income
- $101,948
- Median home value
- $563,300
- Median rent
- $1,990/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Middletown had 17,075 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,075 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,345 per sq mi (519 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Middletown at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,075 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.70 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5202° N, 71.2802° W |
| ZIP codes | 02842, 02841 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400545460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Middletown
- Newport East0.5 mi SW
- Melville2.9 mi NW
- Newport3.5 mi SW
- Jamestown4.7 mi W
- Little Compton6.0 mi E
- Tiverton7.8 mi NE
- Portsmouth8.2 mi N
- North Kingstown9.5 mi W
- Bristol10.8 mi N
- Westport, MA11.1 mi E
- Narragansett Pier11.5 mi SW
- Wakefield-Peace Dale12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Middletown
What county is Middletown in?
Middletown is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Middletown, RI?
17,075 people lived in Middletown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Middletown, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02842. Other ZIP codes: 02841.
What towns are near Middletown?
Newport East (0.5 mi), Melville (2.9 mi), Newport (3.5 mi), Jamestown (4.7 mi), Little Compton (6.0 mi).
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