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Cranston, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02910

Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,000
2,352/sq mi
$90,698
Median income
$338,700
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cranston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
2,352
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02910 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02910 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 21,000 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 2,352 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02910 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,698 (11% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $40,947. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $338,700 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,459 a month; 69.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02910 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02910

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranston, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02910.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02910, Cranston, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,000

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

2,352

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02910?

36.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,698

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$40,947

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02910 ranks nationally

Cranston, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,698 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,429

Total Housing Units

9,002

Occupied Units

427

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$338,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,459

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02910 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 204
2021 +17.5% 239
2022 +12.5% 269
2023 +7.2% 288
2024 +13.5% 327

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 583 business establishments in ZIP 02910, employing approximately 7,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,856,000.

583

Businesses

7,099

Employees

$348.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 70 12.0%
Retail trade 65 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 57 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 8.4%
Manufacturing 43 7.4%
Construction 42 7.2%
Finance and insurance 27 4.6%
Wholesale trade 24 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.6%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Information 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02910 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02910 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 1.7 mi
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 1.7 mi
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 2.1 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 2.3 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 3.2 mi
02908 Providence, RI 37,467 4.4 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 3.2 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 3.9 mi
02904 Providence, RI 29,359 5.9 mi
02915 Riverside, RI 16,897 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Cranston, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02910 in? ▼
ZIP code 02910 (Cranston) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02910? ▼
ZIP code 02910 in Cranston, RI has a population of 21,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02910? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02910 is $90,698, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02910? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02910 is $338,700, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02910? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02910 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02910? ▼
ZIP code 02910 has 583 business establishments employing approximately 7,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02910? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02910 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Other services (except public administration) (70), Retail trade (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02910? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02910 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02910? ▼
In ZIP code 02910, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02910? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02910 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02910? ▼
In ZIP code 02910, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02910? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02910 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.