Cumberland
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 36,405 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 276 ft (84 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cumberland Hill, 2.1 miles W.
- 36,405residents (2020 Census)
- 276 ftelevation · 84 m
- 26.5 sq miland area · 68.6 km²
- 1,374 / sq mipopulation density
- 02864main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Cumberland
Cumberland is the northeasternmost town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, first settled in 1635 and incorporated in 1746. The population was 36,405 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-largest municipality and the largest town in the state.
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Living in Cumberland
- Median household income
- $117,522
- Median home value
- $431,000
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Cumberland had 36,405 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36,405 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,374 per sq mi (531 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cumberland at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 36,405 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.49 sq mi (68.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9675° N, 71.4206° W |
| ZIP codes | 02864, 02802, 02838 |
| Official website | cumberlandri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400720080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cumberland
- Cumberland Hill2.1 mi W
- Valley Falls3.4 mi SE
- Lincoln3.9 mi S
- North Attleborough Town, MA4.4 mi E
- Woonsocket4.7 mi NW
- Plainville, MA5.4 mi NE
- Central Falls5.5 mi S
- North Smithfield6.4 mi W
- Wrentham, MA6.7 mi NE
- Pawtucket6.8 mi S
- Attleboro, MA6.9 mi E
- Smithfield7.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland
What county is Cumberland in?
Cumberland is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Cumberland, RI?
36,405 people lived in Cumberland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cumberland, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02864. Other ZIP codes: 02802, 02838.
What is the elevation of Cumberland?
276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cumberland?
Cumberland Hill (2.1 mi), Valley Falls (3.4 mi), Lincoln (3.9 mi), North Attleborough Town (4.4 mi), Woonsocket (4.7 mi).
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