Cranston city, RI

ZIP 02910 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cranston city, RI (02910)

Median Income

$85,909

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+864

Wealth inflow

Population

23,406

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 864 for ZIP 02910 (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

6.0%+62% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-54% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.2%+4% vs US avg

583

Establishments

7,099

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing14.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade12.9%
Transportation, utilities7.2%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.0%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social22.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services6.1%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02910 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.6%, median income rose 0.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.9%.

Median Income

$85,909

+14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate