Cranston city, RI

ZIP 02921 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cranston city, RI (02921)

Median Income

$135,500

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+468

Wealth inflow

Population

12,673

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 468 for ZIP 02921 (Cranston city, RI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.1%-56% vs US avg

287

Establishments

4,616

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction3.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade10.4%
Transportation, utilities5.2%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.8%
Education, health care, social29.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.5%
Other services3.9%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 21.7%.

Median Income

$135,500

+80% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate