Newport County, Rhode Island
Marketing for Portsmouth businesses.
Portsmouth occupies the northern end of Aquidneck Island, linked by bridges to Bristol and Tiverton. It mixes waterfront neighborhoods, farmland and residential areas. Summer brings boaters and visitors heading toward Newport.
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By the numbers
Portsmouth at a glance.
Population estimate, 2024. Down 476 since 2020.
Establishments counted in ZIP codes 02871, 02872, 2023.
Square miles of land, 2020.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer. Business counts cover establishments with paid employees, by ZIP code, so they can include a little of the neighboring towns that share a ZIP.
Who is in business here
The local mix.
Of these sectors, construction is the biggest in Portsmouth, with 92 establishments, followed by repair and personal services and retail. That is the competition a Portsmouth customer is choosing between when they search, and it is who I write for.
Establishments by sector in Portsmouth ZIP codes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
Your competition, counted
How many of you are there?
23 residential remodelers in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How remodelers and home improvement contractors get picked →
19 landscaping services in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How landscapers get picked →
15 electrical contractors in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How electricians get picked →
13 full-service restaurants in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How restaurants get picked →
12 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How hvac companies get picked →
9 painting and wall covering contractors in Portsmouth ZIP codes.
One dot each. The lime one is you. When somebody in Portsmouth searches, the job goes to the one that answers fastest and looks the most legit. How painters get picked →
Trades here
The local businesses I write for.
| Census category | In Portsmouth | My page for them |
|---|---|---|
| Residential remodelers | 23 | Remodelers and home improvement contractors |
| Landscaping services | 19 | Landscapers |
| Electrical contractors | 15 | Electricians |
| Full-service restaurants | 13 | Restaurants |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 12 | HVAC companies, Plumbers |
| Painting and wall covering contractors | 9 | Painters |
| Offices of dentists | 8 | Dentists |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 7 | Real estate agents |
| Beauty salons | 6 | Hair salons |
| General automotive repair | 5 | Auto repair shops |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
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Questions
About Portsmouth.
How many businesses are in Portsmouth?
The Census Bureau counted 457 business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes serving Portsmouth (02871, 02872) in its 2023 ZIP Code Business Patterns. Sole proprietors with no employees are not in that count, so the real number of local businesses is higher.
Does Sicc Media work with businesses near Portsmouth?
Yes. I work across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Middletown, Tiverton, Bristol and Jamestown. The easiest start is the free Receipt or a 15-minute call, and I will tell you what to fix first.
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