ZIP Code 02921
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Cranston · Providence County · Rhode Island
- Population
- 12,361
- Median income
- $147,204
- Median home value
- $535,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.6%
- Land area
- 34.1 sq mi
363/sq mi
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.2
New York
ZIP code 02921 in Cranston, Rhode Island has a population of 12,361. The median household income is $147,204, which is 93% above the national average. Median home value is $535,800, 93% above the US average. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02921 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.1 square miles in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. The area is home to 12,361 residents, producing a population density of 363 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 02921 against Rhode Island and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02921 sits at $147,204 (44% above the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $66,223. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $535,800 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,411 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02921 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 02921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02921.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 23
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 19
Transportation and warehousing
19 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 02921, 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
12,361
Population
34.1
Area (sq mi)
363
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02921?
44.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
14.3%
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?
$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
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?
4,692
Total Housing Units
4,613
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02921 vs 02920 →
| 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 |
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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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