Portsmouth, RI 02871

Population 17,222

02871 is zip code located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The population is 17,222, making 02871 the largest zipcode in Portsmouth and the 2nd largest in Newport County.

There are 4 public schools in 02871 with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Portsmouth is low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 02871. Unemployment in 02871 is moderate.

Portsmouth Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

80.06% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

65.00% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

95 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in 02871, RI and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 02871's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 02871.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    10.8%
  • Rented
    23.1%
  • Owned
    66.1%

40 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Portsmouth, RI issued 40 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 40 permits, 35 were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portsmouth, RI issued 36 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 36 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,280
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,480
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,910
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,650
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,270

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Environmental Hazards

95 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (239/253)
    Portsmouth, RI has 94.47% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Portsmouth, RI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Portsmouth, RI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.55°
  • February 33.17°
  • March 40.17°
  • April 48.88°
  • May 60.13°
  • June 65.97°
  • July 73.18°
  • August 71.54°
  • September 64.83°
  • October 54.98°
  • November 45.27°
  • December 36.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portsmouth, RI

Earthquakes
Portsmouth, RI has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portsmouth, RI has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portsmouth, RI has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portsmouth, RI has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 02871: $86,080

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portsmouth is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.17%
White Collar - 70.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Gina Raimondo
  • Sen. Jack Reed
  • Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

City Representatives

  • David Cicilline

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 02871 in our database.