| ZIP Code | 89521 |
|---|---|
| City | Reno |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 6,392 ft |
| Latitude | 39.371633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.675912 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.2% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,967 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 2,172 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 4,115 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,500 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,885 (50.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,505 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $629,900 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,178/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,789 |
| Vacant Units | 771 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,789 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 771 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 89521 is located in Reno, Nevada, within Washoe County. With a population of 40,537, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 89521 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,505 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89521 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $629,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,178 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 89521 is majority White (69.50%). Residents are well-educated — 59.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89521 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 89521 in Reno, NV is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,537 residents, a median household income of $125,505, and a median home value of $629,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.