New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island
New Shoreham is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 1,410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quonochontaug, 12.5 miles NW.
- 1,410residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 155 / sq mipopulation density
- 02807ZIP code
About New Shoreham
Block Island is an island of the Outer Lands coastal archipelago in New England, located approximately 9 miles (14 km) south of mainland Rhode Island and 14 miles (23 km) east of Long Island's Montauk Point. The island is coterminous with the town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island, and is part of Washington County. The island is named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block, and the town was named for Shoreham, West Sussex, in England.
Block Island is a popular summer tourist destination known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, surfing and beaches. It is home to the historic lighthouses Block Island North Light, on the northern tip of the island, and Block Island Southeast Light, on the southeastern coast. About 40 percent of the island is set aside for conservation, and much of the northwestern tip of the island is an undeveloped natural area and resting stop for birds along the Atlantic flyway. The Nature Conservancy includes Block Island on its list of "The Last Great Places", which consists of 12 sites in the Western Hemisphere.
Popular events include the annual Fourth of July Parade, celebration, and fireworks. The island's population can triple over the normal summer vacation crowd. As of the 2020 Census, the island's population is 1,410 living on a land area of 9.734 square miles (25.211 km2).
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Living in New Shoreham
- Median household income
- $83,190
- Median home value
- $1,301,100
- Median age
- 56.8
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New Shoreham had 1,410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 155 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Shoreham at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,410 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.08 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 100.43 sq mi (260.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1946° N, 71.5724° W |
| ZIP code | 02807 |
| Official website | new-shoreham.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400950500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Shoreham
- Quonochontaug12.5 mi NW
- Charlestown13.4 mi NW
- Weekapaug13.9 mi NW
- Narragansett14.7 mi N
- Westerly14.9 mi NW
- South Kingstown15.0 mi N
- Misquamicut15.8 mi NW
- Watch Hill16.5 mi NW
- Bradford16.7 mi NW
- Narragansett Pier17.0 mi N
- Wakefield-Peace Dale17.8 mi N
- Carolina18.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Shoreham
What county is New Shoreham in?
New Shoreham is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of New Shoreham, RI?
1,410 people lived in New Shoreham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Shoreham, RI?
The ZIP code of New Shoreham is 02807.
What is the elevation of New Shoreham?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Shoreham?
Quonochontaug (12.5 mi), Charlestown (13.4 mi), Weekapaug (13.9 mi), Narragansett (14.7 mi), Westerly (14.9 mi).
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