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Portsmouth, RI — ZIP 02871

Population: 17,488 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) is $697,349 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $667,500 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,934/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$697,349

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$697,349
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$697,349
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$667,500
Median list price
$806,950
Median price per sqft
$392
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,934/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,904/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,507/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,327/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,981/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$21.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Howard Hathaway School, Melville School, Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
209
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Newport Naval Education/Training Center (2.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
34.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,144
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,902
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,748

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Newport State Airport (NPT) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport State Airport (NPT) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-446 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,343
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
87.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,916
Average weekly wage
$1,251
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
131

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02871State medianUS median
Typical home value$697,349$513,245$288,527
Median sale price$667,500$551,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days34 days51 days
Typical rent$2,934/mo$2,131/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,343$4,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 02871?
$697,349.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02871?
$667,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02871?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02871?
Typical rent: $2,934/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02871?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding.
Is ZIP 02871 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 02871. 209 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02871?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02871?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02871?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Newport Naval Education/Training Center, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 02871?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 02871 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02871?
Regional Price Parity: 102.3 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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