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 High-density area
- $147,204
- Median income Above-median income area
- $535,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02921 (Cranston, RI) rose +13.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.7 in 2023 to 281.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Rhode Island ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,223. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $535,800 (17% above the average Rhode Island ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,411.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Providence County, so 02921 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 02921
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranston, RI
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$66,223
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02921 ranks among Rhode Island ZIPs
Cranston, RI household income vs. every Rhode Island ZIP code
Median household income among 71 reporting Rhode Island ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$147,204 Top 7% higher than 93% of 71 Rhode Island 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
4,692housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02921 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
- 02893
West Warwick (02893)
29,630 residents
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
29,269 residents
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
28,790 residents
- 02907
Providence (02907)
27,445 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 02921 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02921 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
- 02831
Hope (02831)
$137,181 median income
- 02886
Warwick (02886)
$92,047 median income
- 02888
Warwick (02888)
$91,867 median income
- 02919
Johnston (02919)
$91,775 median income
- 02910
Cranston (02910)
$90,698 median income
- 02911
North Providence (02911)
$89,456 median income
- 02920
Cranston (02920)
$80,717 median income
- 02893
West Warwick (02893)
$77,608 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02921, 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 (12,361 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 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.
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