Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Foster is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 4,469 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Foster Center, 0.2 miles NE.
- 4,469residents (2020 Census)
- 50.8 sq miland area · 131.4 km²
- 88 / sq mipopulation density
- 02825main ZIP code (2 in total)
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Living in Foster
- Median household income
- $113,646
- Median home value
- $425,300
- Median rent
- $1,509/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Foster had 4,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 88 per sq mi (34 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Foster at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,469 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.75 sq mi (131.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi (2.84 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.7888° N, 71.7349° W |
| ZIP codes | 02825, 02815 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400727460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Foster
- Foster Center0.2 mi NE
- Clayville2.6 mi SE
- Scituate5.5 mi E
- Greene5.8 mi S
- Killingly, CT6.5 mi NW
- Coventry7.3 mi SE
- Sterling, CT7.4 mi SW
- Glocester7.7 mi N
- Danielson, CT7.9 mi W
- Dayville, CT8.5 mi NW
- Moosup, CT8.8 mi SW
- East Brooklyn, CT8.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Foster
What county is Foster in?
Foster is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Foster, RI?
4,469 people lived in Foster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Foster, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02825. Other ZIP codes: 02815.
What towns are near Foster?
Foster Center (0.2 mi), Clayville (2.6 mi), Scituate (5.5 mi), Greene (5.8 mi), Killingly (6.5 mi).
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