Greenville Rhode Island Map

About Greenville, Rhode Island

Greenville is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,296. The population density is 596.4 people per km². Greenville is located at 41.8712°N, 71.5520°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2917.

Greenville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 7.9 miles west-north-west of Providence, RI (from Providence, RI: bearing 295°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-west of Cranston. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of deciduous forest, cradle the settlement, their slopes often veined with the silver thread of small streams that feed into the larger Scituate Reservoir. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of pine needles and the faint, earthy perfume of loam, particularly potent after a spring shower. In the early morning, a soft mist often clings to the lower hollows, lending a hushed, introspective quality to the awakening day, while at dusk, the western sky frequently burns with a fierce, fleeting beauty, painting the undulating terrain in strokes of fiery orange and rose. The story of Greenville is one of quiet perseverance and adaptation, its roots reaching back to an agrarian past that still whispers in the names of its older roads and the occasional surviving farmhouse. For generations, the land provided sustenance, its rhythms dictating the lives of its inhabitants. Later, the burgeoning industrial age saw mills and factories emerge along the waterways, drawing people and commerce to the area, though the enduring character of Greenville remained largely tied to its rural setting. While the economic landscape has shifted, a deep appreciation for the natural world persists, evident in the numerous parks and recreational areas that surround the community, offering a sanctuary for both wildlife and the human spirit.

About This Greenville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenville, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.87121, -71.552007. 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 Greenville and Providence County.

Detailed location data for Greenville includes the ZIP code (02828), telephone area code (401), county seat of Providence County (Providence), and school district assignment (Smithfield 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 Greenville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.