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 High-density area
- $80,717
- Median income Near-median income area
- $370,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02920 (Cranston, RI) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.9 in 2023 to 319.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,905. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $370,000 (19% below the average Rhode Island ZIP), and median rent is $1,294; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02920 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
194 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Construction
Construction
121 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02920?
40.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
16.5%
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?
$80,717
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,028housing units
15,028
Total Housing Units
14,616
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02920 vs 02910 →
ZIP 02920 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02909
Providence (02909)
43,540 residents
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
37,547 residents
- 02908
Providence (02908)
37,467 residents
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
29,269 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 residents
- 02905
Providence (02905)
25,223 residents
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
21,000 residents
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
19,912 residents
- 02911 15,574
North Providence (02911)
15,574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02920 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02920 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02921
Cranston (02921)
$147,204 median income
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
$92,047 median income
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
$91,867 median income
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
$90,698 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02908
Providence (02908)
$73,081 median income
- 02909
Providence (02909)
$64,649 median income
- 02903
Providence (02903)
$64,476 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02920, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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