Johnston
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
Johnston is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 29,568 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenville, 4.0 miles NW.
- 29,568residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 23.5 sq miland area · 60.8 km²
- 1,259 / sq mipopulation density
- 02919main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Johnston
Johnston is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 29,568 at the 2020 census. Johnston is the site of the Clemence Irons House (1691), a stone-ender museum, and the only landfill in Rhode Island. Incorporated on March 6, 1759, Johnston was named for the colonial attorney general, Augustus Johnston.
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Living in Johnston
- Median household income
- $91,866
- Median home value
- $355,500
- Median rent
- $1,275/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Johnston had 29,568 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,568 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,259 per sq mi (486 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johnston at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 29,568 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.48 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8274° N, 71.5199° W |
| ZIP codes | 02919, 02909, 02911 |
| Official website | townofjohnstonri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400737720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johnston
- Greenville4.0 mi NW
- North Providence4.0 mi NE
- Cranston4.4 mi SE
- Smithfield5.1 mi N
- Providence5.2 mi E
- Scituate5.9 mi W
- Harmony6.8 mi NW
- Lincoln7.1 mi NE
- Central Falls7.8 mi NE
- Pawtucket8.2 mi NE
- East Providence8.5 mi E
- Chepachet9.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Johnston
What county is Johnston in?
Johnston is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Johnston, RI?
29,568 people lived in Johnston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johnston, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02919. Other ZIP codes: 02909, 02911.
What is the elevation of Johnston?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johnston?
Greenville (4.0 mi), North Providence (4.0 mi), Cranston (4.4 mi), Smithfield (5.1 mi), Providence (5.2 mi).
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