| ZIP Code | 89431 |
|---|---|
| City | Sparks |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 4,405 ft |
| Latitude | 39.538324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.749794 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.9% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,257 (5.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,604 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 3,766 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 4,603 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,982 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,719 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,496 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $332,000 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,276/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,858 |
| Vacant Units | 1,454 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,858 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,454 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 89431 is located in Sparks, Nevada, within Washoe County. With a population of 40,772, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 89431 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,496 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89431 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $332,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,276 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.6%) and renters (53.4%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 89431 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.7%. Residents are less-educated — 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89431 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 89431 in Sparks, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 40,772 residents, a median household income of $64,496, and a median home value of $332,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.