Cranston
City in Providence County, Rhode Island
Cranston is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 82,934 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Johnston, 4.4 miles NW.
- 82,934residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 28.3 sq miland area · 73.4 km²
- 2,926 / sq mipopulation density
- 02920main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Cranston
Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Its official population in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston; it is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.
The Town of Cranston was created in 1754 from a portion of Providence north of the Pawtuxet River. After losing much of its territory to neighboring towns and the city of Providence, Cranston became a city on March 10, 1910.
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Living in Cranston
- Median household income
- $90,206
- Median home value
- $378,300
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Cranston had 82,934 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 82,934 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,926 per sq mi (1,130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cranston at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 82,934 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.35 sq mi (73.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7697° N, 71.4850° W |
| ZIP codes | 02920, 02823, 02907, 02909, 02910, 02921 |
| Official website | cranstonri.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4419180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cranston
- Johnston4.4 mi NW
- Providence5.0 mi NE
- Warwick5.7 mi SE
- West Warwick6.5 mi S
- North Providence6.5 mi N
- East Providence6.8 mi E
- Scituate8.1 mi W
- Greenville8.4 mi NW
- Barrington8.9 mi E
- East Greenwich9.2 mi S
- Pawtucket9.3 mi NE
- Smithfield9.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cranston
What county is Cranston in?
Cranston is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Cranston, RI?
82,934 people lived in Cranston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cranston, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02920. Other ZIP codes: 02823, 02907, 02909, 02910, 02921.
What is the elevation of Cranston?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cranston?
Johnston (4.4 mi), Providence (5.0 mi), Warwick (5.7 mi), West Warwick (6.5 mi), North Providence (6.5 mi).
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