Johnston
| State |  Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Providence |
| Area Code | +1 401 |
| Area | 24 km² |
| Water area | 2 km² |
| Population | 30,494 |
| Population Density | 1,250 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 97 m |
| FIPS | 4400737720 |
| GNIS-ID | 1220073 |
| Founded | 1636 |
| Place type | Municipality |
| Founded | 1636 |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 50′ N, 71° 31′ W |
| Latitude | 41.82744 |
| Longitude | -71.519879 |
Johnston is located in the Providence County in Rhode Island. Currently, 1 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 30,494 on an area of 24 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Johnston on OpenStreetMap
The map shows the position of Johnston based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Rent price development
YoY $ · +2.66 % · ⌀ 1,275 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,318 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,402 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,729 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,087 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,480 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +9.02 % · 355,500 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +4.97 % · 91,866 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +10.00 % · 5.5 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -8.52 % · 7.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +1.57 % · 18,083
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -0.17 % · 28.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +2.38 % · 23.6 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · -9.76 % · 9.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +5.37 % · 75.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -8.50 % · 5.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -14.66 % · 0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · +3.49 % · 44.5 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Johnston
YoY +0.43 % · 30,494
Districts of Johnston
The table shows the recorded districts of Johnston and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Johnston and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Greenville | 6 km |
| North Providence | 6 km |
| Cranston | 7 km |
| Providence | 8 km |
| Smithfield | 8 km |
| Scituate | 10 km |
| Harmony | 11 km |
| Lincoln | 11 km |
| Central Falls | 13 km |
| Pawtucket | 13 km |
| East Providence | 14 km |
| Chepachet | 15 km |
Localities near Providence County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Johnston and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
