Greene Rhode Island Map

About Greene, Rhode Island

Greene is a locality in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is a small community with a population of 962. The population density is 64.1 people per km². Greene is located at 41.6912°N, 71.7459°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 69121.

Greene unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and water. It lies 17.0 miles west of Warwick, RI (from Warwick, RI: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Moosup. Rolling hills, softened by time and cloaked in a generous mix of deciduous trees, define its terrain, their slopes giving way to more open meadows where the land flattens just enough for farms and homes to find purchase. Creeks, like the gentle murmur of the Big River, thread their way through the valleys, reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked Rhode Island sky, a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a bruised, dramatic purple as storms gather. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to everything, a subtle promise of renewal. The story of Greene is one of quiet industry and agricultural roots, a testament to the perseverance of those who settled this land. Originally part of larger townships, it emerged as its own entity, its economy historically tied to the fertile earth and the water power provided by its streams. While the agricultural pulse still beats, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, the character of Greene has also been shaped by a manufacturing past, echoes of which can be seen in the sturdy, older buildings that still stand as reminders of a time when local production was the lifeblood of the community. Today, Greene maintains a character that is both enduring and evolving, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the changing seasons and the enduring strength of its people.

About This Greene Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greene, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.69121, -71.745902. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Greene and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Greene includes the ZIP code (02827), telephone area code (401), county seat of Kent County (East Greenwich), and school district assignment (Coventry School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Greene is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.