ZIP Code 02896 — North Smithfield, RI
02896 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving North Smithfield, Rhode Island, in Providence County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 02896 at a glance
| ZIP code | 02896 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | North Smithfield |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence FIPS 44007 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 11,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.972850, -71.550270 |
How ZIP+4 works in 02896
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 02896. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 02896 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 02896.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 02824 | Forestdale, RI | 1.9 mi |
| 02876 | Slatersville, RI | 2.4 mi |
| 02895 | Woonsocket, RI | 3.3 mi |
| 02838 | Manville, RI | 3.8 mi |
| 01504 | Blackstone, MA | 4.7 mi |
| 01529 | Millville, MA | 4.8 mi |
| 02917 | Smithfield, RI | 4.8 mi |
| 02826 | Glendale, RI | 4.9 mi |
| 02802 | Albion, RI | 5 mi |
| 02830 | Harrisville, RI | 5.1 mi |
| 02858 | Oakland, RI | 5.1 mi |
| 02839 | Mapleville, RI | 5.3 mi |
Questions about 02896
What is the ZIP+4 code for 02896?
02896 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 02896, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 02896?
02896 is assigned to North Smithfield, Rhode Island, in Providence County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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