PlainZIP

Cranston, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02920

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

37,547
1,577/sq mi
$80,717
Median income
$370,000
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
1,577
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02920 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 37,547 residents across 23.8 square miles, a density of 1,577 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02920 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,717 (21% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $39,905. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $370,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,294 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02920 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranston, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02920.

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 02920, 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

37,547

Population

23.8

Area (sq mi)

1,577

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02920?

40.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 9.1%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

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?

$80,717

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$39,905

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02920 ranks nationally

Cranston, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,717 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,028

Total Housing Units

14,616

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$370,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,294

Median Rent

1962

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02920 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 201
2021 +12.3% 225
2022 +14.7% 258
2023 +9.6% 283
2024 +13.0% 320

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 1,266 business establishments in ZIP 02920, employing approximately 16,751 people with a combined annual payroll of $897,238,000.

1,266

Businesses

16,751

Employees

$897.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 194 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 160 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 130 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 126 9.9%
Construction 121 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 115 9.1%
Finance and insurance 80 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 5.7%
Wholesale trade 63 5.0%
Manufacturing 55 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 39 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.8%
Information 16 1.3%
Educational services 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 02920 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 02920 ranks #2 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 02920 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 02920 ranks #6 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
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 1.7 mi
02921 Cranston, RI 12,361 2.7 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 3.7 mi
02886 Warwick, RI 29,269 4.3 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 3.0 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 3.1 mi
02905 Providence, RI 25,223 3.7 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 6.0 mi
02908 Providence, RI 37,467 5.2 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 4.6 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
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396
02904 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 29,359

Related Areas

Providence County Cranston, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02920 in? ▼
ZIP code 02920 (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 02920? ▼
ZIP code 02920 in Cranston, RI has a population of 37,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02920 is $80,717, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02920 is $370,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02920 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02920? ▼
ZIP code 02920 has 1,266 business establishments employing approximately 16,751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02920 are: Retail trade (194), Health care and social assistance (160), Other services (except public administration) (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02920 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 02920? ▼
In ZIP code 02920, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 02920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02920 is 22.7 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 02920? ▼
In ZIP code 02920, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02920 is 11.3% 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.