| ZIP Code | 02921 |
|---|---|
| City | Cranston |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 317 ft |
| Latitude | 41.762906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.514814 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.0% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,949 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 882 (10%) |
| Associates | 918 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 903 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,108 (46.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,500 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $523,900 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,439/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,823 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,823 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 02921 is located in Cranston, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 12,673, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 02921 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,500 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02921 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $523,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,439 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 02921 is primarily White (83.07%). Residents are well-educated — 57.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02921 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 02921 in Cranston, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,673 residents, a median household income of $135,500, and a median home value of $523,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.