North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 12,588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woonsocket, 2.9 miles NE.
- 12,588residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 23.9 sq miland area · 61.9 km²
- 527 / sq mipopulation density
- 02896main ZIP code (5 in total)
About North Smithfield
North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States, settled as a farming community in 1666 and incorporated into its present form in 1871. North Smithfield includes the historic villages of Forestdale, Primrose, Waterford, Branch Village, Union Village, Park Square, and Slatersville. The population was 12,588 at the 2020 census.
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Living in North Smithfield
- Median household income
- $108,866
- Median home value
- $457,200
- Median rent
- $1,282/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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North Smithfield had 12,588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 527 per sq mi (203 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Smithfield at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,588 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.90 sq mi (61.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9752° N, 71.5441° W |
| ZIP codes | 02896, 02824, 02838, 02876, 02895 |
| Official website | nsmithfieldri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400752480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Smithfield
- Woonsocket2.9 mi NE
- Cumberland Hill4.3 mi E
- Blackstone, MA4.5 mi N
- Millville, MA4.6 mi NW
- Smithfield5.2 mi S
- Harmony6.2 mi SW
- Lincoln6.4 mi SE
- Cumberland6.4 mi E
- Greenville6.6 mi S
- Harrisville6.9 mi W
- Chepachet7.5 mi SW
- Uxbridge, MA7.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about North Smithfield
What county is North Smithfield in?
North Smithfield is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of North Smithfield, RI?
12,588 people lived in North Smithfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Smithfield, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02896. Other ZIP codes: 02824, 02838, 02876, 02895.
What is the elevation of North Smithfield?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Smithfield?
Woonsocket (2.9 mi), Cumberland Hill (4.3 mi), Blackstone (4.5 mi), Millville (4.6 mi), Smithfield (5.2 mi).
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