Newport East
Census-designated place in Newport County, Rhode Island

Newport East is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 12,337 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Middletown, 0.5 miles NE.
- 12,337residents (2020 Census)
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 2,144 / sq mipopulation density
- 02842main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Newport East
Newport East is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The CDP encompasses the portion of the urban area of the city of Newport that extends beyond the municipal boundaries. As of the 2020 census, Newport East had a population of 12,337.
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Living in Newport East
- Median household income
- $89,028
- Median home value
- $485,400
- Median rent
- $1,876/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Newport East had 12,337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,144 per sq mi (828 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newport East at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,337 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.75 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5153° N, 71.2876° W |
| ZIP codes | 02842, 02841 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4450140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newport East
- Middletown0.5 mi NE
- Newport3.0 mi SW
- Melville3.1 mi N
- Jamestown4.3 mi W
- Little Compton6.4 mi E
- Tiverton8.3 mi NE
- Portsmouth8.4 mi N
- North Kingstown9.2 mi NW
- Narragansett Pier11.0 mi SW
- Bristol11.1 mi N
- Westport, MA11.5 mi NE
- Wakefield-Peace Dale12.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newport East
What county is Newport East in?
Newport East is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Newport East, RI?
12,337 people lived in Newport East at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newport East, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02842. Other ZIP codes: 02841.
What towns are near Newport East?
Middletown (0.5 mi), Newport (3.0 mi), Melville (3.1 mi), Jamestown (4.3 mi), Little Compton (6.4 mi).
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