Kingston
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Kingston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 7,825 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wakefield-Peace Dale, 2.2 miles SE.
- 7,825residents (2020 Census)
- 246 ftelevation · 75 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 5,028 / sq mipopulation density
- 02881ZIP code
About Kingston
Kingston is a village and a census-designated place within the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. The population was 7,825 at the 2020 census. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic District. It was originally known as Little Rest.
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- Median household income
- $107,404
- Median home value
- $553,400
- Median age
- 19.5
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Kingston had 7,825 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,825 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,028 per sq mi (1,941 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kingston at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,825 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4732° N, 71.5241° W |
| ZIP code | 02881 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4438980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kingston
- Wakefield-Peace Dale2.2 mi SE
- Narragansett Pier4.5 mi SE
- South Kingstown4.5 mi S
- Narragansett5.5 mi S
- Carolina6.8 mi W
- Richmond7.7 mi W
- North Kingstown7.8 mi NE
- Jamestown8.6 mi NE
- Exeter8.6 mi NW
- Wyoming9.0 mi W
- Newport10.2 mi E
- Hope Valley10.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
What county is Kingston in?
Kingston is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Kingston, RI?
7,825 people lived in Kingston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kingston, RI?
The ZIP code of Kingston is 02881.
What is the elevation of Kingston?
246 feet (75 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kingston?
Wakefield-Peace Dale (2.2 mi), Narragansett Pier (4.5 mi), South Kingstown (4.5 mi), Narragansett (5.5 mi), Carolina (6.8 mi).
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