| ZIP Code | 89701 |
|---|---|
| City | Carson City |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Carson City (city) County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 5,181 ft |
| Latitude | 39.12893 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.725413 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32510 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 328 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,022 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 3,476 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 3,558 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,260 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,017 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,369 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,800 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,195/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,447 |
| Vacant Units | 503 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,447 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 503 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 89701 is located in Carson City, Nevada, within Carson City (city) County. With a population of 28,400, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 89701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,369 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89701 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,195 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 89701 is majority White (58.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89701 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 89701 in Carson City, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,400 residents, a median household income of $71,369, and a median home value of $415,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.