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Cranston, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02921

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

12,361
363/sq mi
$147,204
Median income
$535,800
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cranston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
363
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02921 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, home to 12,361 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 363 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02921 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,204 (44% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $66,223. Poverty here runs at 5.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $535,800 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,411 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Providence County, so you can benchmark 02921 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 02921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranston, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02921.

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 02921, 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

12,361

Population

34.1

Area (sq mi)

363

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02921?

44.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 10.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$147,204

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$66,223

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02921 ranks nationally

Cranston, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$147,204 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,692

Total Housing Units

4,613

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$535,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,411

Median Rent

1988

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

+13.7%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02921 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 181
2021 +12.7% 204
2022 +15.3% 236
2023 +5.1% 248
2024 +13.7% 281

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 287 business establishments in ZIP 02921, employing approximately 4,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,122,000.

287

Businesses

4,616

Employees

$272.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 71 24.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.6%
Wholesale trade 18 6.3%
Manufacturing 17 5.9%
Finance and insurance 15 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.2%
Retail trade 13 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 3.5%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

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 02921 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 02921 ranks #0 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 02921 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 02921 ranks the highest 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
02920 Cranston, RI 37,547 2.7 mi
02893 West Warwick, RI 29,630 4.4 mi
02919 Johnston, RI 28,790 4.5 mi
02831 Hope, RI 3,515 3.8 mi
02910 Cranston, RI 21,000 4.3 mi
02886 Warwick, RI 29,269 4.9 mi
02888 Warwick, RI 19,912 5.6 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 5.3 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 5.3 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 6.8 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 02921 in? ▼
ZIP code 02921 (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 02921? ▼
ZIP code 02921 in Cranston, RI has a population of 12,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02921? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02921 is $147,204, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02921 is $535,800, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02921 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02921? ▼
ZIP code 02921 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 4,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02921? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02921 are: Construction (71), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02921? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02921 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 02921? ▼
In ZIP code 02921, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 02921? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02921 is 25.4 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 02921? ▼
In ZIP code 02921, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02921 is 5.8% 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.