Newport
City in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport is a city in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 25,163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport East, 3.0 miles NE.
- 25,163residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 3,287 / sq mipopulation density
- 02840main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Newport
Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 25,163.
Newport hosted the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf, as well as every challenge for the America's Cup between 1930 and 1983. It is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and an important Navy training center. It was a major 18th-century port city and has many buildings from the colonial era.
Newport is the county seat of Newport County, which has no governmental functions other than court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries. It was the location of "Summer White Houses" of presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
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Living in Newport
- Median household income
- $86,313
- Median home value
- $746,900
- Median rent
- $1,698/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Newport had 25,163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,287 per sq mi (1,269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newport at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,163 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.66 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4848° N, 71.3276° W |
| ZIP codes | 02840, 02841 |
| Official website | cityofnewport.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4449960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newport
- Newport East3.0 mi NE
- Jamestown3.3 mi NW
- Middletown3.5 mi NE
- Melville5.3 mi N
- Narragansett Pier8.1 mi SW
- Little Compton8.5 mi E
- North Kingstown8.7 mi NW
- Wakefield-Peace Dale9.3 mi W
- Narragansett10.2 mi SW
- Kingston10.2 mi W
- Portsmouth10.2 mi N
- Tiverton11.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Newport
What county is Newport in?
Newport is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Newport, RI?
25,163 people lived in Newport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newport, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02840. Other ZIP codes: 02841.
What is the elevation of Newport?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newport?
Newport East (3.0 mi), Jamestown (3.3 mi), Middletown (3.5 mi), Melville (5.3 mi), Narragansett Pier (8.1 mi).
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