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ZIP Code 02905
Cranston, RI, Providence County
Population
25,012
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,680
City
Cranston
ZIP 02905 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02905 at a glance
- ZIP 02905 (Cranston) is about 6.3 times as dense as Rhode Island as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,908, 28% below the Rhode Island median of $87,796.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,900 (8% below Rhode Island) and median rent is $1,175 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02905
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02905, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,908
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$371,900
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,175/mo
Homeownership
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
30.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
543
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,934
$613M annual payroll
PPP loans
$59.36M
877 loans
Campaign donations
$103K
58% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02905, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
884
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
834
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02905, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 02905
ZIP codes near 02905
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02907Providence | 1.9 mi | 2.2 |
| 02910Cranston | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| 02903Providence | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| 02914East Providence | 2.3 mi | 4.9 |
| 02888Warwick | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| 02915East Providence | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| 02912Providence | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| 02906Providence | 3.6 mi | 3.1 |
| 02909Providence | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| 02920Cranston | 4 mi | 8.9 |
| 02916East Providence | 4.4 mi | 2.7 |
| 02908Providence | 4.4 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02905?
- ZIP code 02905 is in Cranston, RI (Providence County).
- What county is ZIP code 02905 in?
- ZIP code 02905 is mostly in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02905?
- About 25,012 people live in the 02905 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.