Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island

Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 22,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenville, 1.9 miles SW.
- 22,118residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 26.2 sq miland area · 67.9 km²
- 843 / sq mipopulation density
- 02917main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,118 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1731, it includes the historic villages of Esmond, Georgiaville, Mountaindale, Spragueville, Stillwater, and Greenville. Smithfield is home to Bryant University, a private, four-year university.
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Living in Smithfield
- Median household income
- $102,077
- Median home value
- $446,400
- Median rent
- $1,016/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Smithfield had 22,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 843 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smithfield at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.23 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9009° N, 71.5289° W |
| ZIP codes | 02917, 02828, 02829 |
| Official website | smithfieldri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400766200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smithfield
- Greenville1.9 mi SW
- Harmony4.1 mi W
- Lincoln4.2 mi E
- North Providence4.6 mi SE
- Johnston5.1 mi S
- North Smithfield5.2 mi N
- Cumberland Hill6.2 mi NE
- Chepachet6.9 mi W
- Central Falls7.0 mi E
- Woonsocket7.1 mi N
- Cumberland7.2 mi NE
- Valley Falls7.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield
What county is Smithfield in?
Smithfield is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Smithfield, RI?
22,118 people lived in Smithfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smithfield, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02917. Other ZIP codes: 02828, 02829.
What is the elevation of Smithfield?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smithfield?
Greenville (1.9 mi), Harmony (4.1 mi), Lincoln (4.2 mi), North Providence (4.6 mi), Johnston (5.1 mi).
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