Woonsocket Rhode Island Map

About Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Woonsocket is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 43,521. The population density is 2147.1 people per km². Woonsocket is located at 42.0029°N, 71.5148°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Woonsocket, a place where the Blackstone River churns and whispers, carves its character into the Rhode Island landscape. It lies 8.2 miles south-west of Franklin, MA (from Franklin, MA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of North Attleborough. Hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise and fall, their slopes often dotted with the enduring brick of former mills, their windows like vacant eyes gazing at the sky. The air here carries a certain weight, a blend of damp earth from the riverbanks and the ghost of coal smoke from generations past, especially noticeable as dusk gathers and the streetlights begin to bloom, casting a warm, honeyed glow on the worn pavement. Along the river's edge, the terrain shifts, a mix of urban sprawl and pockets of green, where willow branches dip and sway, mirroring the gentle currents that have shaped this valley for so long. The story of Woonsocket is inextricably linked to the very water that flows through it, a powerful engine for industry that once hummed with the clatter of looms and the whir of machinery. This was a hub of textile manufacturing, a testament to the ingenuity and grit of those who built fortunes and lives along the Blackstone. Today, echoes of that past remain, not just in the architecture, but in the resilient spirit of the people who continue to call Woonsocket home. The local economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of its industrial heritage, a subtle reminder of the forces that have shaped its present. It’s a place where history isn't just remembered; it’s felt in the very bones of the streets, in the enduring strength of its buildings, and in the quiet persistence of its community.

About This Woonsocket Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woonsocket, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.002876, -71.514784. 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 Woonsocket and Providence County.

Detailed location data for Woonsocket includes the ZIP code (02895), telephone area code (401), county seat of Providence County (Providence), and school district assignment (Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.