Woonsocket
City in Providence County, Rhode Island
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 43,240 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cumberland Hill, 2.8 miles SE.
- 43,240residents (2020 Census)
- 184 ftelevation · 56 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 5,582 / sq mipopulation density
- 02895ZIP code
About Woonsocket
Woonsocket ( wuun-SOK-it, wən-), is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 43,240 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. Being Rhode Island's northernmost city, Woonsocket lies directly south of the Massachusetts state line and constitutes part of both the Providence metropolitan area and the larger Greater Boston Combined Statistical Area.
The city is the corporate headquarters of CVS Health, a pharmacy services provider. It is home to Landmark Medical Center, the Museum of Work and Culture, and the American-French Genealogical Society.
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Living in Woonsocket
- Median household income
- $61,059
- Median home value
- $311,000
- Median rent
- $1,161/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Woonsocket had 43,240 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,240 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,582 per sq mi (2,155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woonsocket at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,240 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.75 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0017° N, 71.4999° W |
| ZIP code | 02895 |
| Official website | woonsocketri.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4480780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woonsocket
- Cumberland Hill2.8 mi SE
- North Smithfield2.9 mi SW
- Blackstone, MA3.1 mi NW
- Millville, MA4.7 mi NW
- Cumberland4.7 mi SE
- Bellingham, MA5.3 mi N
- Lincoln6.5 mi SE
- Mendon, MA6.8 mi N
- Smithfield7.1 mi S
- Franklin Town, MA7.3 mi NE
- Valley Falls7.8 mi SE
- Wrentham, MA8.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woonsocket
What county is Woonsocket in?
Woonsocket is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Woonsocket, RI?
43,240 people lived in Woonsocket at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woonsocket, RI?
The ZIP code of Woonsocket is 02895.
What is the elevation of Woonsocket?
184 feet (56 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woonsocket?
Cumberland Hill (2.8 mi), North Smithfield (2.9 mi), Blackstone (3.1 mi), Millville (4.7 mi), Cumberland (4.7 mi).
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