South Kingstown
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island
South Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 31,931 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Narragansett, 3.3 miles E.
- 31,931residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 56.4 sq miland area · 146.0 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 02879main ZIP code (4 in total)
About South Kingstown
South Kingstown is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 31,931 at the 2020 census. South Kingstown is the second largest town in Rhode Island by total geographic area, behind New Shoreham, and the third largest town in Rhode Island by geographic land area, behind Exeter and Coventry.
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Living in South Kingstown
- Median household income
- $108,960
- Median home value
- $560,200
- Median rent
- $1,368/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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South Kingstown had 31,931 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,931 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Kingstown at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 31,931 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.37 sq mi (146.0 km²) |
| Water area | 23.31 sq mi (60.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4108° N, 71.5475° W |
| ZIP codes | 02879, 02836, 02881, 02882 |
| Official website | southkingstownri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400967460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Kingstown
- Narragansett3.3 mi E
- Wakefield-Peace Dale3.4 mi NE
- Narragansett Pier4.5 mi E
- Kingston4.5 mi N
- Carolina6.5 mi NW
- Charlestown7.4 mi W
- Richmond8.6 mi NW
- Quonochontaug9.3 mi SW
- Wyoming10.2 mi NW
- Bradford11.3 mi W
- Hope Valley11.4 mi NW
- Exeter11.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about South Kingstown
What county is South Kingstown in?
South Kingstown is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of South Kingstown, RI?
31,931 people lived in South Kingstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Kingstown, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02879. Other ZIP codes: 02836, 02881, 02882.
What is the elevation of South Kingstown?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Kingstown?
Narragansett (3.3 mi), Wakefield-Peace Dale (3.4 mi), Narragansett Pier (4.5 mi), Kingston (4.5 mi), Carolina (6.5 mi).
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