02921 ZIP Code — Cranston, RI

Providence County, Rhode Island

ZIP code 02921 is located in Cranston, Rhode Island, within Providence County. It covers approximately 13.03 square miles and serves a population of 12,205 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 401.

About ZIP code 02921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $463,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($123,066) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02921 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,205

population

13.03

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cranston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,205
Population density	937 / sq mi
State FIPS	44
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	13.03 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.7617
Longitude	-71.5177
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	401

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,205

Population

937

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$123,066

Median household income

$59,915

Per capita income

$463,800

Median home value

$1,453

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

3,994

Housing units

48.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

278

Under 5

277

300

5–9

300

289

10–14

289

273

15–19

272

429

20–24

429

596

25–34

595

973

35–44

973

702

45–54

701

504

55–59

503

579

60–64

579

685

65–74

684

342

75–84

341

156

85+

156

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,114	17.3%
18 and over	10,091	82.7%
65 and over	2,364	19.4%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Asian 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	10,315	81.9%
Asian	1,202	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	391	3.1%
Two or more races	299	2.4%
Black or African American	189	1.5%
Other race	162	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	41.5%	37.1%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	29.5%	29.1%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	23.3%	26.1%
Over $200k	15.8%	5.6%	7.7%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 27.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	27.0%
Median income	$123,066

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 48.0%

$500k–$1M 39.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$463,800
Median rent / month	$1,453
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	32.5%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	54.6%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.2%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,179	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	159	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	363	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	962	20.6%
Households with children under 18	1,261	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,427	30.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	23.7%
Married	61.1%	60.4%
Separated	2.3%	0.4%
Widowed	4.1%	8.1%
Divorced	5.0%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.9%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	48.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	139	6.2%
Kindergarten	85	3.8%
Elementary school	1,028	45.9%
High school	384	17.2%
College / grad school	602	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Public administration 5.9%

Construction 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	78.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	434	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.0%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,650	95.5%
Spanish	523	4.5%
Other Indo-European	53	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	191	1.6%
Other languages	279	2.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,534	86.3%
Born in same state	10,255	84.0%
Born in different state	9,026	74.0%
Foreign born	279	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,671	13.7%
Not a US citizen	1,199	71.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,937	15.9%
French	1,330	10.9%
German	572	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	291	2.4%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	95.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02921

What city is ZIP code 02921 in?

ZIP code 02921 is primarily assigned to Cranston, Rhode Island.

What county is ZIP code 02921 in?

ZIP code 02921 falls within Providence County, Rhode Island.

Is ZIP code 02921 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 02921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02921?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02921?

The median household income in ZIP code 02921 is $123,066, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02921?

The median home value in ZIP code 02921 is $463,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 02921 in?

ZIP code 02921 observes the EST timezone.