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Data Last Updated: July 1, 2024

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  2. Rhode Island Zip Codes
  3. Newport County
  4. Tiverton, RI
  5. 02878
City: The City name that the USPS assigned as primary for this ZIP Code.Tiverton, Rhode Island
County: ZIP Code 02878 is located in 1 County. Newport County
Timezone: The Time Zone(s) covered. There are 7 standard time zones which are, from west to east: Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic. Also included in U.S. Territories are Samoa, Guam and Palau.Eastern (GMT -05:00)%>
Local Time: The current local time for each timezone. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Area codes can cross timezones, so more than 1 may be shown.9:41:46 AM
Population: The number of people living in the 02878 ZIP Code from the U.S. Census 2020. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total represents people who live here, not just those present while the Census was being completed.16,359 [See All]
Area Code: There are 0 Area Codes assigned to this ZIP Code.401
Classification: This type is assigned to ZIP Codes which primarily use street delivery to mailboxes. Standard (Non-Unique) types can include PO Boxes, but this will be the minority use. Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for this area.41.6092, -71.1745
Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by ZIP Code 02878 in square miles.29.065 sq mi
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ZIP Code 02878 Demographic Profile

ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI (1)

Population & People

Total Population

16,359

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ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI (2)

Income

Median Household Income

$85,522

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ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI (3)

Housing

Total Housing Units

7,781

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ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI (4)

Health

Without Healthcare Coverage

2.82%

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Business & Economy

Total Businesses

367

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Families

Total Households

7,125

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Employment

Employment Rate

62.73%

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Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

37.80%

Important ZIP Code 02878 Information

ZIP Code 02878 is located in the city of Tiverton, Rhode Island and covers 29.065 square miles of land area. It is also located within Newport County.

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there are 16,359 people in 7,125 households. ZIP-Codes.com estimates that the current population is 16,965. It has a population density of 562.8 people per square mile.

02878 is classified as a "non-unique", also known as a Standard ZIP Code. Its primary purpose is for normal street, apartment, and business mailbox delivery. Carriers will deliver mail to this region through vehicles, walking routes, and other means. It may also have PO Boxes located at the USPS facility.

02878 is in the Eastern (GMT -05:00) timezone and does observe daylight saving time. It only has the 401 Area Code providing telephone service.

The Map above shows the boundaries and what geography it covers. More Demographics are available below, including charts for population by race, population by gender, population over time, house value, income over time, and much more. Local Public, Private, and Post Secondary Schools shows which schools are nearby.

02878 is a part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) and it's CBSA code is 39300. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines this as a Metro area. Statistical Areas are defined as either Micropolitan (at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 people) or Metropolitan (50,000+ people). See more .

The 02878 ZIP Code is home to 367 businesses, employing 2,905 people. That is an average of 7.9 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $115,902,000. See Other Demographics.

ZIP Code 02878 Demographics

Current Population: This field gives the estimated household population for this ZIP Code for April, 2024. This is derived from known delivery information, household occupancy rates, household size, and more to come up with an accurate estimation for the current population.

IMPORTANT: This does not include population totals for persons in nursing homes, correctional facilities, or other institutions. This is an estimation of the household population based on US Postal Service delivery information.

16,965
2020 Population: Total Population from the 2020 Census. This reflects the exact population of the geographic region at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census.16,359
Population Density: Population density is a measurement of population per unit of land area. In this case, the number is expressed in people per square mile.562.8 people per square mile
Average Income: The Median Household income from the Census American Community Survey.$85,522
Households: Total estimated amount of households based on Census 2020 ZCTA.7,125
Average House Value: The Median house value from the Census American Community Survey.$288,700
Persons Per Household: Avg number of individuals per household. The avg number of individuals per household are not projected to the future, they are actual Census 2020 numbers.2.27
Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Avg Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly.2.95

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Population by Race

White: The number of individuals who selected White as their race from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The numbers for the White Population are not future projections. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including White. This includes all who selected White/Caucasian in their response, even if they selected another race as well.15,03094.06%
Black: The number of individuals who selected Black as their race from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The numbers for the Black Population are not future projections. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Black or African American. This includes all who selected Black or African American in their response, even if they selected another race as well.1580.99%
Hispanic: The number of individuals who selected Hispanic from the 2020 Census for this geographic region. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were first asked for their Ethnicity, including if they were from Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin, including Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other ethnic origin. This includes all who affirmed that they were part of this ethnic origin. Respondents who selected this option were also asked to select a race separately and would be counted once in this number as well as the race they chose. From the U.S. Census definition, Hispanic is an ethnic origin and not a race.4252.66%
Asian: The number of individuals who selected Asian as their race from the 2020 Census for this geographic area, not future projections. On the U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, or Other Asian. This includes all who selected one of these options in their response, even if they selected another race as well.1781.11%
American Indian: The number of individuals who selected American Indian or Alaska Native Population as their race from the 2020 Census for this geographic region and not estimates for the future. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including American Indian and Alaska Native. This includes all who selected American Indian and Alaska Native in their response, even if they selected another race as well.220.14%
Hawaiian: The number of individuals who selected Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Population as their race from the 2020 Census for this geographic region and are not future projections. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. This includes all who selected either Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in their response, even if they selected another race as well.80.05%
Other: The number of people for all other races per ZIP code based on Census 2020 Zip Code Tabulation Area. The other race population numbers are not projected to the future, they are actual Census 2020 numbers.1590.99%

Pie Chart showing Population by Race: White [15,030, 94.06%], Black [158, 0.99%], Hispanic [425, 2.66%], Asian [178, 1.11%], Hawaiian [8, 0.05%], American Indian 22, 0.14%], and Other [159, 0.99%] for ZIP Code 02878 in Tiverton, RI. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC

Comparison Bar Chart showing Population by Race that compares the 02878 ZIP Code to Tiverton, RI, Newport County, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States National Avg. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC

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Gender Breakdown

Males: The # of Males from the 2020 Census. Each respondent self-identified on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their sex assigned at birth. The number of Males is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development.7,96748.70%
Females: The # of Females from the 2020 Census. Each respondent self-identified on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their sex assigned at birth. The number of Females is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development.8,39251.30%
Median Age: The Average Age of all persons from the 2020 Census. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the population is older than the avg age and half is younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic region is compared to others.49.8 years
Male Median Age: The Average Age of all Males from the 2020 Census. The Male Median Age is the actual avg from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the avg age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth.47.8 years
Female Median Age: The Average Age of all Females from the 2020 Census. The Female Median Age is the actual avg from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the avg age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth.51.4 years

Pie Chart showing population of Males [7,967, 48.70%] vs Females [8,392, 51.30%] for 02878 in Tiverton, RI. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC

Comparison Bar Chart showing Gender (male vs female) Population that compares the 02878 ZIP Code to Tiverton, RI, Newport County, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States National Average. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC

Population by Age & Gender

Median Age: The Median Age of all people from the 2020 Census. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the population is older than the average age and half is younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic region is compared to others. 49.8

Male Median Age: The Median Age of all Males from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Male Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 47.8

Female Median Age: The Median Age of all Females from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Female Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 51.4

Line Chart showing the population by Age Group and Gender. One line shows the Total number of people for ZIP 02878 in that age group, another line shows the number of Males for that age group, and the last line shows the number of Females for the given age group. A table also provides the same information below. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male327357434427379399465472455493586698684592477334192196
Female290397380389339370460491383503686771666643545417286376
Total61775481481671876992596383899612721469135012351022751478572

Average Income per Household

Bar Chart showing Average Income per Household and comparing it to the city of Tiverton, Newport County, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States National Average. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Income Estimate Over Time

Line Chart showing Median Income Estimates from 2011 until 2021 for Median Household Income, Median Family Income, Median Nonfamily Income, Median Male Income, and Median Female Income for the 02878 ZIP Code. A table also provides the same information below. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Income Type20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021
Median Household Income$63,767$68,706$73,085$73,438$71,901$72,365$75,716$74,553$75,295$83,710$85,522
Median Family Income$77,995$81,841$83,847$85,807$84,536$83,056$85,605$85,481$89,250$99,670$108,484
Median NonFamily Income$31,583$40,442$40,272$40,344$41,026$41,304$41,781$42,294$44,564$46,682$48,006
Median Male Income$57,036$58,962$57,240$57,393$55,915$53,424$57,533$61,308$60,873$61,429$63,381
Median Female Income$43,145$44,493$49,902$51,209$51,527$51,080$51,799$50,705$47,566$47,464$54,700

Average House Value

Bar Chart showing Average House Value for the 02878 ZIP Code and comparing it to the city of Tiverton, Newport County, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States National Average. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Population Estimate Over Time

Line Chart showing Population Estimates from 2011 until 2021 for ZIP Code 02878 with Decennial U.S. Census lines for 2010 and 2020 actual populace. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021
Population Estimate--15,70615,73815,80515,80515,81815,79515,87015,81615,77415,73016,287
Decennial Census15,780%>------------------16,359--

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Employment Status

Employed: Employed includes all civilians 16 years old and over who were either (1) "at work" -- those who did any work at all during the reference period as paid employees, worked in their own business or profession, worked on their own farm, or worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers on a family farm or in a family business; or (2) were "with a job but not at work" -- those who did not work during the reference period but had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent due to illness, bad weather, industrial dispute, vacation, or other personal reasons.8,75062.73%
Unemployed: All civilians 16 years old and over are classified as unemployed if they (1) were neither "at work" nor "with a job but not at work" during the reference period, and (2) were actively looking for work during the last 4 weeks, and (3) were available to accept a job. Also included as unemployed are civilians who did not work at all during the reference period, were waiting to be called back to a job from which they had been laid off, and were available for work except for temporary illness.5654.05%
Not In Labor Force: Not in labor force includes all people 16 years old and over who are not classified as members of the labor force. This category consists mainly of students, housewives, retired workers, seasonal workers interviewed in an off season who were not looking for work, institutionalized people, and people doing only incidental unpaid family work (less than 15 hours during the reference period).4,63433.22%

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Source: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Bar Chart showing Employment Status that compares the 02878 ZIP Code to Tiverton, RI, Newport County, the State of Rhode Island, and United States National Average. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

Less than $500: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.) fuels. This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid under $500 per month.1258.49%
$500 to $999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $500 to $999 per month.44230.03%
$1,000 to $1,499: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $1,000 to $1,499 per month.46631.66%
$1,500 to $1,999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $1,500 to $1,999 per month.27518.68%
$2,000 to $2,499: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $2,000 to $2,499 per month.261.77%
$2,500 to $2,999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $2,500 to $2,999 per month.110.75%
$3,000 or more: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid $3,000 or more per month.80.54%
No Rent: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which pay no rent per month.1198.08%

Pie Chart showing Gross Rent Paid by renters in the 02878 ZIP Code. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance

Private Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian noninstitutionalized people with private health insurance. Private health insurance is a plan provided through an employer or union; a plan purchased by an individual from an insurance company; or TRICARE or other military health coverage.12,99067.98%
Public Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian noninstitutionalized people with public health insurance. Public coverage includes the federal programs Medicare, Medicaid and other medical assistance programs, VA and CHAMPVA Health Care; the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and individual state health plans. The ACS questionnaire does not specifically ask about these types of coverage, but respondents who indicate these types of coverage are counted as having public coverage.5,58029.20%
No Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian noninstitutionalized people with no health insurance of any kind. People whose only health coverage is Indian Health Service are uninsured as IHS is not considered comprehensive coverage.5392.82%

Pie Chart showing Civilian noninstitutionalized people with Private, Public, or No Health Insurance coverage for individuals in this geographic area. A table also provides the same data. Load Chart

Source: U.S. Census 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Source: 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Other Demographics

# Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types.7,474
# Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types.389
Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This for Residential and Business combined.8,193
Single Family Delivery Units: Total of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes.6,206
Multi Family Delivery Units: Total of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments.444
# of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Taken from Business Census 2022.367
1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Taken from Business Census 2022.$24,842,000
Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll. Taken from Business Census 2022.$115,902,000
# of Employees: The total number of employees. Taken from Business Census 2022.2,905

02878 ZIP Code Geography & Statistical Areas

CBSA Name: Name of the Core Based Statistical Area .

A Core Based Statistical Area is the official term for a functional region based around an urban center of at least 10,000 people, based on standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. These standards are used to replace the definitions of metropolitan areas that were defined in 1990.

A CBSA is broken into two sub categories, Metro and Micro, and are detailed in the CBSA Type Field. These are defined by their population densities. To be considered a Micro area, population must be between 10,000 and 50,000. To be considered a Metro area, population must exceed 50,000.

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
CBSA Number: Core Based Statistical Area (replaces old MSA's).

A Core Based Statistical Area is the official term for a functional region based around an urban center of at least 10,000 people, based on standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000.

39300
CBSA Type: Indication of whether a CBSA is Metro (over 50,000 people) or Micro (10,000 - 50,000 people).Metro
CBSA Division: Name of the Core Based Statistical Area Division.

A metropolitan statistical area containing an urbanized region of at least 2.5 million people can be subdivided into two or more 'metropolitan divisions', provided specified criteria are met. Metropolitan divisions are conceptually similar the primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs) defined under previous standards.

This field gives the sub-divided region name

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CBSA Population: The estimated number of people for the selected CBSA. Source: Table DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010. 2010 Census Summary File 1.1,600,852
MSA: Metropolitan Statistical Area Description Name. MSA's were replaced by CBSA's in the 90's. We keep the old MSA's in our data because some of our older customers have mapped their data by this information.Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA
Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by this ZIP Code in Square Miles.29.065 sq mi
Water Area: The approximate amount of water area covered by this ZIP Code in Square Miles.3.234 sq mi
Congressional District: The 118th Congressional District comes from the Census for congressional districts of the 118th Congress. This field shows which districts the ZIP Code belongs to.01
Congressional Land Area: This field provides the approximate land area covered by the Congressional District for which the ZIP Code belongs to.268.49 sq mi
PMSA: Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is the region that the Census Bureau designates as the 'primary' region within a given MSA.--
Intro Date: The date this ZIP Code was introduced by the USPS into service. It is in the form of YYYY-MM. In cases where the actual date is unknown, it will be preceded by a < to indicate 'Before this date'.< 2004-10
Place FIPS Code: FIPS codes, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are numeric codes that uniquely identify geographic areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assigns FIPS codes. The number of digits in a FIPS code varies depending on the level of geography. This is the 7 digit FIPS Code for the Place that this record covers (if known).4470700
Place FIPS: FIPS codes, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are numeric codes that uniquely identify geographic areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assigns FIPS codes. The number of digits in a FIPS code varies depending on the level of geography. This is the name of the FIPS for the Place that this record covers (if known).Tiverton CDP; Rhode Island

Adjacent & Nearby 02878 ZIP Codes

  • 02801: PO BOX
  • 02721: Fall River, MA
  • 02871: Portsmouth, RI
  • 02790: Westport, MA
  • 02724: Fall River, MA
  • 02723: Fall River, MA
  • 02722: PO BOX
  • 02837: Little Compton, RI
  • 02809: Bristol, RI
  • 02872: PO BOX
  • 02791: PO BOX
  • 02725: Somerset, MA
  • 02842: Middletown, RI
  • 02841: Newport, RI
  • 02747: North Dartmouth, MA
  • 02720: Fall River, MA
  • 02885: Warren, RI
  • 02714: PO BOX
  • 02726: Somerset, MA
  • 02777: Swansea, MA

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Schools in ZIP Code 02878

ZIP Code 02878 is in the Tiverton School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools with a mailing address in the 02878 ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private schools nearby. ZIP Code 02878 also has 6 universities, colleges or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pocasset School
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
District: Tiverton School District

Tiverton High School
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
District: Tiverton School District

Tiverton Middle School
10 Quintal Drive
Tiverton, RI 02878
District: Tiverton School District

Ranger School
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
District: Tiverton School District

Fort Barton School
99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
District: Tiverton School District

Portsmouth Abbey School
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
District: Private School (nearby)

St Philomena School
324 Corys Ln 1
Portsmouth, RI 02871
District: Private School (nearby)

The Pennfield School
110 Sandy Point Ave
Portsmouth, RI 02871
District: Private School (nearby)

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 02878

Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
Type: Post Secondary

Roger Williams University School Of Law
Ten Metacom Ave
Bristol, RI 02809-5171
Type: Post Secondary

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
260 S Main St
Fall River, MA 02720-3445
Type: Post Secondary

Diman Regional Technical Institute
1082 Davol St. 2nd Floor
Fall River, MA 02720
Type: Post Secondary

Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree St
Fall River, MA 02720-7395
Type: Post Secondary

University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Rd
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300
Type: Post Secondary

References

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 7/1/2024], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated as needed], https://www.usgs.gov
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  5. U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Last Updated: 7/1/2024], https://www.census.gov
  6. U.S. Census 2020 [Decennial] [Last Updated: 5/25/2023], https://www.census.gov
  7. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated Yearly], https://www.cms.gov
  8. National Center for Education Statistics [Last Updated: 7/1/2024], https://nces.ed.gov
ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI (2024)

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ZIP Code 02878 Info, Map, Demographics for Tiverton, RI? ›

Stats and Demographics for the 02878 ZIP Code

What is the crime rate in Tiverton RI? ›

Tiverton has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Tiverton is 1 in 108.

What zip code is 02878? ›

What zone is Tiverton, RI? ›

ZIP Code 02878 - Tiverton Rhode Island is in 2023 USDA Hardiness Zones 7a (0°F to 5°F)

What is the zip code for Tiverton, Rhode Island? ›

What is the crime rate in Tiverton? ›

The overall crime rate in Tiverton in 2023 was 43 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Tiverton RI a nice place to live? ›

Tiverton Reviews. Tiverton is a cute town in the off the East Bay near Fall River and Little Compton. In between those towns sits Tiverton with amazing beaches, beautiful scenery, and amazing eats.

What is Fall River's zip code? ›

ZIP Code 02720 Map, Demographics, More for Fall River, MA.

What is the zip code for Portsmouth, Rhode Island? ›

ZIP Code 02871 Map, Demographics, More for Portsmouth, RI.

What is R80 zoning in Tiverton, RI? ›

Residential R-80. This district contains areas of the town which are composed of agricultural uses, low density residential areas and certain open spaces for which development at a density at or lower than one dwelling unit per 80,000 square feet is considered appropriate.

What flower zone is RI in? ›

Rhode Island is in USDA plant hardiness zones 5-7.

What is the climate zone of Rhode Island? ›

Rhode Island primarily has a humid continental climate which means cold winters and warm, short summers. The south coast sees a more subtropical climate with cooler winters that experience snow and rain and hot summers.

Why is Tiverton part of Rhode Island? ›

In 1746, in the final settlement of a long colonial boundary dispute between Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Tiverton was annexed to Rhode Island by Royal Decree (together with its fellow towns along the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, Barrington, Bristol and Little Compton, and the town of Cumberland, to the north ...

Is Tiverton an island? ›

Geography. Tiverton is located on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay, across the Sakonnet River from Aquidneck Island(also known as the Island of Rhode Island). Together with the adjacent town of Little Compton, the area is disconnected from the rest of the state of Rhode Island.

What is the largest zip code in Rhode Island? ›

What is the largest zip code in Rhode Island? Out of the 77 zip codes in Rhode Island, 02860 is the largest by population.

Is Tiverton a nice place to live? ›

Tiverton, which sits in central Devon, is surrounded by greenery and the countryside. An ancient town, it has its roots in the Stone Age, with much in the way of history found scattered across its lands. Despite this, a list of Britain's most depressing towns ranks Tiverton at number five.

What is the safest town to live in Rhode Island? ›

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — Bristol has once again been recognized as the safest town in Rhode Island, according to Safewise. The annual Safest Cities report revealed that Bristol's violent crime rate is 0.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, while its property crime rate is 3.2 per 1,000.

Where does Rhode Island rank in crime? ›

2024 Rhode Island crime rates

Property crime in The Ocean State saw a small increase since last year, but the overall rate stayed at 13.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, still well below the nationwide rate of 20.7 incidents per 1,000. Rhode Island ranks fifth-lowest in the US for property crime.

Is Rhode Island one of the safest states? ›

Rhode Island ranked 7th among the safest states, Connecticut came in 10th among safest states, and New Hampshire ranked No. 13. Comparatively, New Mexico ranked as the most dangerous state in America, as it grapples with the highest rates of kidnapping, vandalism and sex offenses, the study found.

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