ZIP code 02837
Where is ZIP code 02837?
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Newport County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02837 belongs to Little Compton, Rhode Island in Newport County. 02837 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 401, 508 and 774. About 3,584 people live in the 02837 area, where the median household income is $134,750. The closest ZIP codes are 02791 (Westport Point, 4.5 mi east), 02842 (Middletown, 5.8 mi west) and 02801 (Adamsville, 6.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 02837 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Little Compton |
| Also accepted | L Compton |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Newport County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 401, 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.522, -71.1612 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 028 |
Population and income in 02837
| Population | 3,584 · lower than 70% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 174 · lower than 85% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.3 years · higher than 97% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $134,750 · higher than 84% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $92,058 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 60% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $783,400 · higher than 97% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 2,340 |
| Households | 1,557 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 6.2% |
| Land area | 20.55 sq mi (plus 4.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02837. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02837
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02791 | Westport Point, MA | 4.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02842 | Middletown, RI | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 02801 | Adamsville, RI | 6.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02871 | Portsmouth, RI | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 02841 | Newport, RI | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 7.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 02714 | Dartmouth, MA | 8.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 02840 | Newport, RI | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 9.7 mi E | Standard |
| 02835 | Jamestown, RI | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02837 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02837
123 MAIN ST
LITTLE COMPTON RI 02837
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts L COMPTON as the city name for 02837. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02837-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02837?
- 02837 is a Little Compton, Rhode Island ZIP code. L Compton is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02837 in?
- ZIP code 02837 is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02837 in?
- 02837 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02837?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02837 use area codes 401, 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02837?
- About 3,584 people live in ZIP code 02837, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02837?
- The median household income in 02837 is $134,750 a year, higher than 84% of Rhode Island ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02837?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02837 are 02791 (Westport Point, 4.5 miles), 02842 (Middletown, 5.8 miles), 02801 (Adamsville, 6.4 miles) and 02871 (Portsmouth, 6.9 miles).