ZIP Code 02910
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Cranston · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 21,000
- Median income
- $90,698
- Median home value
- $338,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.6%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
2,352/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 02910 in Cranston, Rhode Island has a population of 21,000. The median household income is $90,698, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $338,700, 22% above the US average. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02910 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 21,000 residents, producing a population density of 2,352 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02910 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02910 sits at $90,698 (11% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $40,947. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $338,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,459 per month, and 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02910 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02910.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02910?
36.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
17.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02910 vs 02907 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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