Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,461 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 75,732 (24%) |
| Some College | 40,359 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 54,739 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 29,977 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 109,330 (34.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,101 ▲ 18% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $520,437 ▲ 87% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,630/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 214,692 |
| Vacant Units | 17,812 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Washoe County is located in Nevada and encompasses 42 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 494,495 residents. With a median age of 38.97, it is a middle-aged county.
Washoe County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,100 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Washoe County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $520,437 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,630. Homeownership rates are high at 60.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Washoe County are majority White (59.84%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Washoe County, NV is a middle-income area in Nevada. The 42 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89402 | Crystal Bay | 135 | $250,001 | $2,000,000+ | — | — | 76.3% |
| 89451 | Incline Village | 9,165 | $162,300 | $1,324,900 | $1,963 | 4.0% | 73.7% |
| 89424 | Nixon | 368 | $65,833 | $53,800 | $550 | 34.8% | 15.0% |
| 89501 | Reno | 3,641 | $32,990 | $379,800 | $1,089 | 14.4% | 46.6% |
| 89502 | Reno | 45,708 | $62,719 | $389,200 | $1,243 | 5.6% | 30.3% |
| 89503 | Reno | 30,740 | $66,956 | $441,800 | $1,336 | 6.6% | 42.3% |
| 89506 | Reno | 45,349 | $86,557 | $377,500 | $1,733 | 4.9% | 34.7% |
| 89508 | Reno | 14,595 | $89,866 | $429,900 | $1,865 | 2.9% | 29.4% |
| 89509 | Reno | 35,877 | $81,751 | $670,700 | $1,443 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| 89510 | Reno | 1,570 | $100,431 | $569,800 | $613 | 9.3% | 45.3% |
| 89511 | Reno | 30,214 | $117,287 | $903,300 | $1,860 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| 89512 | Reno | 28,133 | $45,284 | $318,400 | $1,113 | 6.3% | 29.6% |
| 89519 | Reno | 8,718 | $155,439 | $869,600 | $1,964 | 4.1% | 64.1% |
| 89521 | Reno | 40,537 | $125,505 | $629,900 | $2,178 | 4.1% | 59.2% |
| 89523 | Reno | 37,167 | $97,384 | $569,300 | $1,759 | 3.4% | 55.0% |
| 89431 | Sparks | 40,772 | $64,496 | $332,000 | $1,276 | 6.6% | 24.9% |
| 89434 | Sparks | 27,798 | $90,953 | $439,000 | $1,857 | 5.1% | 41.1% |
| 89436 | Sparks | 48,221 | $109,485 | $546,600 | $2,011 | 4.9% | 47.1% |
| 89441 | Sparks | 13,854 | $123,625 | $624,000 | $2,078 | 2.1% | 43.6% |
| 89433 | Sun Valley | 23,385 | $74,208 | $321,000 | $1,197 | 6.7% | 23.4% |
| 89439 | Verdi | 2,071 | $98,068 | $762,800 | $950 | 2.6% | 47.0% |
| 89442 | Wadsworth | 827 | $73,295 | $117,100 | $908 | 11.3% | 24.6% |
| 89704 | Washoe Valley | 4,843 | $110,363 | $608,500 | — | 1.0% | 35.0% |