Richmond
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island

Richmond is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 8,020 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wyoming, 1.7 miles NW.
- 8,020residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 40.3 sq miland area · 104.4 km²
- 199 / sq mipopulation density
- 02812main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Richmond
Richmond is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 8,020 at the 2020 census. It contains the villages of Alton, Arcadia, Barberville, Carolina, Hillsdale, Kenyon, Shannock, Tug Hollow, Usquepaug, Wood River Junction, Woodville, and Wyoming. Students from the Town of Richmond are part of the Chariho Regional School District, a school district shared between Charlestown and Hopkinton, Rhode Island.
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Living in Richmond
- Median household income
- $124,653
- Median home value
- $435,800
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Richmond had 8,020 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,020 |
|---|---|
| Density | 199 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richmond at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,020 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.32 sq mi (104.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4947° N, 71.6693° W |
| ZIP codes | 02812, 02832, 02836, 02875, 02892, 02894, 02898 |
| Official website | richmondri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400961160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richmond
- Wyoming1.7 mi NW
- Carolina2.6 mi S
- Hope Valley2.9 mi NW
- Hopkinton4.7 mi W
- Exeter5.6 mi N
- Ashaway7.6 mi SW
- Kingston7.7 mi E
- Charlestown8.5 mi S
- South Kingstown8.6 mi SE
- Bradford8.8 mi SW
- West Greenwich9.3 mi N
- Wakefield-Peace Dale9.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Richmond, RI?
8,020 people lived in Richmond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02812. Other ZIP codes: 02832, 02836, 02875, 02892, 02894, 02898.
What is the elevation of Richmond?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richmond?
Wyoming (1.7 mi), Carolina (2.6 mi), Hope Valley (2.9 mi), Hopkinton (4.7 mi), Exeter (5.6 mi).
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