ZIP Code 02878

In ZIP code 02878, near Newport, households bring in a median of $106,036 a year, with per-capita income at $54,233. That earnings level shapes how housing and taxes fit into a budget here: the median home value is $411,900, and the county-level property tax rate of 0.89% works out to a yearly bill of roughly $3,666. Add the 7.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost picture takes real planning. Still, with income above the national midpoint, many households can absorb these costs while covering other essentials.