West Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island
West Greenwich is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, with 6,528 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Exeter, 4.4 miles S.
- 6,528residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 50.3 sq miland area · 130.3 km²
- 130 / sq mipopulation density
- 02817ZIP code
About West Greenwich
West Greenwich is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 6,528 at the 2020 census. West Greenwich was named for the historic town of Greenwich, Kent, England. It was separated from East Greenwich in 1741. Students go to Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District in West Greenwich.
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Living in West Greenwich
- Median household income
- $135,625
- Median home value
- $535,400
- Median rent
- $2,414/mo
- Median age
- 43
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West Greenwich had 6,528 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,528 |
|---|---|
| Density | 130 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Greenwich at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,528 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.30 sq mi (130.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6286° N, 71.6589° W |
| ZIP code | 02817 |
| Official website | wgtownri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400377720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Greenwich
- Exeter4.4 mi S
- Coventry4.8 mi N
- Greene6.4 mi NW
- West Warwick7.9 mi NE
- Wyoming8.1 mi S
- East Greenwich8.2 mi E
- Hope Valley8.6 mi S
- Richmond9.3 mi S
- Sterling, CT9.5 mi NW
- Voluntown, CT9.5 mi W
- Clayville9.9 mi N
- North Kingstown11.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about West Greenwich
What county is West Greenwich in?
West Greenwich is in Kent County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of West Greenwich, RI?
6,528 people lived in West Greenwich at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Greenwich, RI?
The ZIP code of West Greenwich is 02817.
What is the elevation of West Greenwich?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Greenwich?
Exeter (4.4 mi), Coventry (4.8 mi), Greene (6.4 mi), West Warwick (7.9 mi), Wyoming (8.1 mi).
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