[4] It is the site of the Wyoming Village Historic District and a post office, assigned ZIP code 02898.

The village was settled in 1757[5] and was the site of industrial activity early in its history due to the ready availability of hydropower from the river.

[3] In 1970, Interstate 95 was constructed a short distance east of Wyoming, with an exit close to the village.

[1] Prospect Street on the Hopkinton side of the river is a residential neighborhood that grew up in the mid-19th century in connection with the growth of the textile industry in Wyoming; it includes several Greek Revival houses built between 1846 and 1850.

[3] The historic district covers properties in both the towns of Richmond and Hopkinton, with a total area of 570 acres (230 ha), almost one square mile.

[7] The portion of Wyoming in the town of Hopkinton is included in the census-designated place of Hope Valley.