Exeter

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island

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Exeter is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 6,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Greenwich, 4.4 miles N.

About Exeter

Exeter is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Exeter extends east from the Connecticut border to the town of North Kingstown. It is bordered to the north by West Greenwich and East Greenwich, and to the south by Hopkinton, Richmond, and South Kingstown. Exeter's postal code is 02822, although small parts of the town have the mailing address West Kingston (02892) or Saunderstown (02874). The population was 6,460 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$111,250
Median home value
$509,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
Median age
37.7
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Exeter, RI population

Exeter had 6,460 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,460
Density112 per sq mi (43 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Exeter at a glance

StateRhode Island (RI)
CountyWashington County
TypeTown
Population6,460 (2020)
Land area57.45 sq mi (148.8 km²)
Water area0.93 sq mi (2.41 km²)
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates41.5694° N, 71.6279° W
ZIP codes02822, 02817, 02892, 02898
Official websitetown.exeter.ri.us
Census code (GEOID)4400925300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Exeter

What county is Exeter in?

Exeter is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of Exeter, RI?

6,460 people lived in Exeter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Exeter, RI?

The main ZIP code is 02822. Other ZIP codes: 02817, 02892, 02898.

What is the elevation of Exeter?

190 feet (58 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Exeter?

West Greenwich (4.4 mi), Wyoming (5.0 mi), Richmond (5.6 mi), Hope Valley (6.2 mi), Carolina (7.7 mi).

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