ZIP code 02872
Where is ZIP code 02872?
Prudence Island, Rhode Island
Newport County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 02872 belongs to Prudence Island, Rhode Island in Newport County. 02872 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Prudence Island post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 401. About 156 people live in the 02872 area, where the median household income is $131,875. The closest ZIP codes are 02885 (Warren, 1.5 mi northeast), 02809 (Bristol, 2 mi southeast) and 02806 (Barrington, 3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 02872 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prudence Island |
| Also accepted | Prudence Isl |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Newport County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 401 |
| Coordinates | 41.7071, -71.2868 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 028 |
Population and income in 02872
| Population | 156 · lower than 93% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · lower than 98% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Median age | 71.5 years · higher than 99% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $131,875 · higher than 83% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $70,404 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 74% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $597,200 · higher than 87% of Rhode Island ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 347 |
| Households | 78 (2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (plus 4.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02872. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02872
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02885 | Warren, RI | 1.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 02809 | Bristol, RI | 2 mi SE | Standard |
| 02806 | Barrington, RI | 3 mi NW | Standard |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 02889 | Warwick, RI | 5.4 mi W | Standard |
| 02915 | Riverside, RI | 5.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 02887 | Warwick, RI | 6.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 02722 | Fall River, MA | 6.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02888 | Warwick, RI | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02872 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02872
PO BOX 123
PRUDENCE ISLAND RI 02872
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PRUDENCE ISL as the city name for 02872. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02872-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02872?
- 02872 is a Prudence Island, Rhode Island ZIP code. Prudence Isl is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02872 in?
- ZIP code 02872 is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02872 in?
- 02872 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02872?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02872 use area code 401.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02872?
- About 156 people live in ZIP code 02872, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02872?
- The median household income in 02872 is $131,875 a year, higher than 83% of Rhode Island ZIP codes.
- Can I use 02872 for a street address?
- No. 02872 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Prudence Island use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 02872?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02872 are 02885 (Warren, 1.5 miles), 02809 (Bristol, 2 miles), 02806 (Barrington, 3 miles) and 02777 (Swansea, 4.7 miles).