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About Woonsocket

City in Rhode Island, United States

1867Established

43,240Population

7.9 sq miArea

184 ftElevation

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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#1Most affordable in RI #3Cheapest rent in RI #5Lowest property tax in RI All RI rankings →

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ZIP code02895

Area code401

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DistrictWoonsocketSchools18

Pothier-Citizens Elem CampusElementary · Grades PK–5 · 669 students RISE Prep Mayoral AcademyElementary · Grades K–8 · 573 students Globe Park SchoolElementary · Grades PK–5 · 519 students Bernon Heights SchoolElementary · Grades K–5 · 405 students Leo A. Savoie SchoolElementary · Grades K–5 · 380 students Harris SchoolElementary · Grades K–5 · 371 students

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