Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 590 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,747 (27%) |
| Some College | 7,476 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 7,437 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 5,112 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,205 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,280 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,475 ▲ 53% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,175/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 27,977 |
| Vacant Units | 1,446 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Carson City is a city in Nevada, located in Carson City (city) County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 65,163 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.09 years.
Economically, Carson City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,279 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Carson City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $426,475, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,175 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Carson City is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.45%).
Carson City, NV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nevada. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89701 | 28,400 | $71,369 | $415,800 | $1,195 | 5.0% | 33.6% | 60.9% |
| 89703 | 10,939 | $82,237 | $595,400 | $1,038 | 5.0% | 58.1% | 74.2% |
| 89705 | 5,100 | $78,269 | $456,300 | $1,364 | 3.0% | 42.7% | 80.9% |
| 89706 | 20,724 | $63,653 | $344,600 | $1,174 | 2.4% | 28.2% | 61.7% |