US ZIP Code
89521

Reno, NV

Washoe County  ·  Nevada

● Active
👥 40,537 Population ↑ 21% since 2019
💰 $125,505 Median HH Income
▲ 64% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019
🎂 41.3 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🏠 $629,900 Median Home Value
▲ 126% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019
🎓 59.2% College Grads
▲ 53% above avg
📊 4.1% Unemployment
▼ 16% below avg ↓ 12% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code89521
CityReno
StateNevada (NV)
CountyWashoe County
Area Code775
Elevation6,392 ft
Latitude39.371633
Longitude-119.675912
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS32031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.9% (20,224) Female 50.1% (20,313) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 9.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic11.1%
Black1.5%
Asian9.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.53
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,967 (17.9%)
Some College2,172 (7.8%)
Associates4,115 (14.9%)
Bachelors2,500 (9%)
Graduate Degree13,885 (50.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 50.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad17.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate50.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
0%
$200k–300k
2%
$300k–500k
21%
Over $500k
75%

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 Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,178/mo ↑ 32% since 2019
Total Units16,789
Vacant Units771
Avg HH Size2.53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
9%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
19%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
67%

Summary

Total Units16,789
Vacant771
Owner Occupied71.6%
Renter Occupied28.4%
Avg HH Size2.53
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 89521 is in Reno, NV, in Washoe County.
ZIP code 89521 is located in Nevada (NV).
ZIP code 89521 is in Washoe County, NV.
ZIP 89521 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 89521 is 40,537 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 89521 is $125,505 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 89521 is $629,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 89521

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.