Name: Zip Code 02842
Address: Middletown

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 02842 offers a peaceful, relaxed environment highlighted by low traffic noise and close proximity to over 20 public green spaces, including scenic wildlife refuges and vineyards. The neighborhood features primarily single detached homes and a variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to spacious four-bedroom options. Convenience is enhanced with nearby grocery stores and a diverse selection of more than 50 restaurants and cafés. Primary education is easily accessible, supported by both public and private elementary schools. Transportation options include several convenient bus lines and excellent car access, with many properties located near highways and ample parking opportunities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of this postal code; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle. In contrast, Zip Code 02842 is not especially appropriate for biking because the bicycling network is rather poor, and the topography is not particularly flat. This area is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. However, Zip Code 02842 is very car friendly. Finding a parking spot is quite easy, and nearby highways are rather easy to reach from anywhere in Zip Code 02842.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in Zip Code 02842. In contrast, residents may consider it very hard to access high schools as pedestrians. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to eating, a car is almost always needed in this area to reach one of approximately 10 supermarkets. Nonetheless, pharmacies are generally convenient to get to without the use of a car and provide some basic food items. A limited number of restaurants can be found in Zip Code 02842 as well.

Character

Zip Code 02842 is a good postal code to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. There are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Middletown Valley Park and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, making it easy to access them. This postal code is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - although that is not the case around the airport (Newport State).

Car friendly8.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.0

Few or no groceries within a short drive