East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island
East Greenwich is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, with 14,312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Warwick, 3.1 miles N.
- 14,312residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 16.4 sq miland area · 42.4 km²
- 874 / sq mipopulation density
- 02818main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Greenwich
East Greenwich is a town and the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island. The population was 14,312 at the 2020 census. East Greenwich is the wealthiest municipality within the state of Rhode Island. It is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical area and the Greater Boston combined statistical area.
Formed as Greenwich in 1677, it was named for Greenwich, England. It was renamed Dedford in 1686 but reverted to its original name in 1689. In 1741 the more rural western three quarters of the town was set off as West Greenwich, the remaining quarter of it thenceforth being called East Greenwich. Until 1854, it was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The General Assembly, when meeting in East Greenwich, used the local courthouse, which is today the town hall. East Greenwich Village is located in the northeastern part of the town and extends north about 0.93 mi (1.5 km) into the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The town is now known for its waterfront, school district, and downtown restaurant/shopping district.
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Living in East Greenwich
- Median household income
- $177,090
- Median home value
- $671,700
- Median rent
- $1,276/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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East Greenwich had 14,312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 874 per sq mi (337 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Greenwich at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 14,312 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.38 sq mi (42.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6373° N, 71.5015° W |
| ZIP codes | 02818, 02893 |
| Official website | eastgreenwichri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400322240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Greenwich
- West Warwick3.1 mi N
- North Kingstown5.3 mi SE
- Warwick6.2 mi NE
- Exeter8.0 mi SW
- West Greenwich8.2 mi W
- Portsmouth8.7 mi E
- Cranston9.2 mi N
- Coventry9.3 mi NW
- Jamestown10.6 mi SE
- Kingston11.4 mi S
- Barrington11.5 mi NE
- Melville11.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about East Greenwich
What county is East Greenwich in?
East Greenwich is in Kent County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of East Greenwich, RI?
14,312 people lived in East Greenwich at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Greenwich, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02818. Other ZIP codes: 02893.
What is the elevation of East Greenwich?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Greenwich?
West Warwick (3.1 mi), North Kingstown (5.3 mi), Warwick (6.2 mi), Exeter (8.0 mi), West Greenwich (8.2 mi).
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