Wakefield, Rhode Island
Wakefield: village in the town of South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.
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Wakefield is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Quick Facts about Wakefield
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 02879 |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4373,-71.5015 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:28:16 (6th November 2026) |
Geography
Wakefield is located at 41°26'14"N 71°30'5"W (41.4373200, -71.5014500).
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People born in Wakefield (3)
People born in Wakefield, including basketball player Alex Murphy, gerontologist Malford W. Thewlis, baseball player Ron Locke, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wakefield, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217484 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston (RI) | 02881 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wakefield, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wakefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Post Office | Wakefield (RI) | 02879 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wakefield, New York A town in Westchester County, New York. with a population of 52,201 people.
- Wakefield, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 27,051 people.
- Wakefield, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire. with a population of 5,122 people.
- Wakefield, Nebraska city in Nebraska. with a population of 1,362 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Westerly | 22,328 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett | 15,309 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Hopkinton | 8,095 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Charlestown | 7,836 | Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Exeter | 6,531 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Hope Valley | 1,612 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Ashaway | 1,485 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| New Shoreham | 1,029 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |