Charlestown
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island
Charlestown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 7,997 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quonochontaug, 2.2 miles SW.
- 7,997residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 36.5 sq miland area · 94.6 km²
- 219 / sq mipopulation density
- 02813main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Charlestown
Charlestown, nicknamed C-Town by locals, is a town on the southern coastline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Charlestown is bordered by Westerly to the west, Richmond to the north divided by the Pawcatuck River, and South Kingstown to the east, with the Block Island Sound to the south. Charlestown, similarly to Westerly, Rhode Island, is a tourist destination during the months of May through October for destinations such as the Charlestown Breachway, East Beach, and more.
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Living in Charlestown
- Median household income
- $109,404
- Median home value
- $525,500
- Median rent
- $1,374/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Charlestown had 7,997 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,997 |
|---|---|
| Density | 219 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charlestown at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,997 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.54 sq mi (94.6 km²) |
| Water area | 22.92 sq mi (59.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3714° N, 71.6803° W |
| ZIP codes | 02813, 02808 |
| Official website | charlestownri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400914500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charlestown
- Quonochontaug2.2 mi SW
- Bradford4.5 mi W
- Weekapaug4.8 mi SW
- Carolina6.2 mi N
- Ashaway6.7 mi NW
- Westerly7.1 mi SW
- South Kingstown7.4 mi E
- Misquamicut8.4 mi SW
- Hopkinton8.5 mi NW
- Richmond8.5 mi N
- Pawcatuck, CT9.1 mi W
- Watch Hill9.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Charlestown
What county is Charlestown in?
Charlestown is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Charlestown, RI?
7,997 people lived in Charlestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charlestown, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02813. Other ZIP codes: 02808.
What is the elevation of Charlestown?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charlestown?
Quonochontaug (2.2 mi), Bradford (4.5 mi), Weekapaug (4.8 mi), Carolina (6.2 mi), Ashaway (6.7 mi).
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