Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, with 17,871 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bristol, 4.3 miles NE.
- 17,871residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 23.0 sq miland area · 59.6 km²
- 776 / sq mipopulation density
- 02872ZIP code
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 17,871 at the 2020 U.S. census. Portsmouth is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence; it was one of the four colonies which merged to form the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the others being Providence, Newport, and Warwick.
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Living in Portsmouth
- Median household income
- $117,467
- Median home value
- $597,000
- Median rent
- $1,719/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Portsmouth had 17,871 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,871 |
|---|---|
| Density | 776 per sq mi (300 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portsmouth at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,871 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.03 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Water area | 36.34 sq mi (94.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6324° N, 71.3324° W |
| ZIP code | 02872 |
| Official website | portsmouthri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400557880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portsmouth
- Bristol4.3 mi NE
- Melville5.3 mi S
- Warwick6.7 mi NW
- Barrington7.0 mi N
- Warren7.1 mi NE
- North Kingstown7.4 mi SW
- Tiverton7.9 mi E
- Jamestown8.0 mi S
- Middletown8.2 mi S
- Newport East8.4 mi S
- East Greenwich8.7 mi W
- Ocean Grove, MA9.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth
What county is Portsmouth in?
Portsmouth is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Portsmouth, RI?
17,871 people lived in Portsmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portsmouth, RI?
The ZIP code of Portsmouth is 02872.
What is the elevation of Portsmouth?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portsmouth?
Bristol (4.3 mi), Melville (5.3 mi), Warwick (6.7 mi), Barrington (7.0 mi), Warren (7.1 mi).
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