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Woonsocket, RI
City in Providence County, Rhode Island. ZIP codes: 02895.
Population
43,521
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
5,619
ZIP codes
1
Woonsocket and its ZIP codes
Woonsocket at a glance
- Woonsocket is about 5.3 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 36 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
- Households here earn a median of $61,059 a year, 30% less than the Rhode Island figure of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $311,000 (23% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,161 a month.
Local data for Woonsocket, RI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woonsocket, RI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,059
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$311,000
Median rent
$1,161/mo
Homeownership
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (6,431), French Americans (5,532), Irish Americans (4,403).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Providence County. PPP loans are for Woonsocket.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,755
290,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $8,994 per person
PPP loans
$55.3M
648 loans, 6,147 jobs reported
How people get to work
Woonsocket, RI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woonsocket, RI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
884
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
834
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woonsocket, RI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Woonsocket
1 in or overlapping Woonsocket. Population shown
Cities near Woonsocket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland HillCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Bellingham, MACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Valley FallsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Franklin Town, MACity | 7.9 mi | 26.6 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.6 |
| North Attleborough Town, MACity | 8.5 mi | 18.9 |
| HarrisvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HarmonyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Central FallsCity | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Hopedale, MACensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Milford, MACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.2 |
| ChepachetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| PawtucketCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| PascoagCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| North Seekonk, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Attleboro, MACity | 12 mi | 26.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woonsocket, RI in?
- Woonsocket is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- What ZIP codes are in Woonsocket, RI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woonsocket include 02895.
- What is the population of Woonsocket, RI?
- About 43,521 people live in Woonsocket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woonsocket?
- Nearby places include Cumberland Hill (2.9 mi), Bellingham, MA (6.9 mi), Valley Falls (7.4 mi), Franklin Town, MA (7.9 mi), Greenville (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023