North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

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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.

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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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, RI population

North Smithfield had 12,588 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,588
Density527 per sq mi (203 per km²)

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

North Smithfield at a glance

StateRhode Island (RI)
CountyProvidence County
TypeTown
Population12,588 (2020)
Land area23.90 sq mi (61.9 km²)
Water area0.96 sq mi (2.50 km²)
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates41.9752° N, 71.5441° W
ZIP codes02896, 02824, 02838, 02876, 02895
Official websitensmithfieldri.org
Census code (GEOID)4400752480

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

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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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