ZIP Code 89501 -- Reno, NV

Washoe | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • Home prices are 12.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 77.78% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population
3,507
Unknown
Median Income
$33,963
Home Value
$414,000
Median Rent
$1,245
Median Age
54.50
Diversity Index
47.90
Moderate
Cost of Living
130.2
significantly above average
Unemployment
16.9%

About ZIP Code 89501

ZIP code 89501 in Reno, Nevada is a unknown area with a population of 3,507. The median household income is $33,963, which is This is 55% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $414,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 12.2x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 130.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 54.50 years. Approximately 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Washoe, NV.

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Population & Age

Total Population
3,507
Median Age
54.50
Male Population
2,016
57.5%
Female Population
1,491
42.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
47.90 Moderate
White
78.3%
Black or African American
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.6%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
7.5%
Other Race
2.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$33,963
Mean Household Income
$66,453
Per Capita Income
$45,853
Below Poverty Line
35.5%

This is 55% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$414,000
Median Rent
$1,245
Total Housing Units
3,084
Occupied Units
2,331
Vacant Units
753
24.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
22.2%
Renter Occupied
77.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 12.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 22.2% Renter 77.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 19.3%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,885
Employment Rate
83.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
43.1%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
14.9%
Work from Home
14.7%

Cost of Living Index

130.2
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 89501 is 30.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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89506
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89433
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89439
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Pop: 1,457 Income: $100,282
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Pop: 35,632 Income: $86,126

Other ZIP Codes in Reno

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
89506 47,046 $86,396 $410,700
89502 46,691 $65,328 $413,200
89523 37,130 $99,061 $607,300
89509 35,632 $86,126 $703,700
89511 30,956 $124,130 $916,600
89503 30,249 $66,743 $467,200

Other ZIP Codes in Washoe

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
89436 Sparks 49,544 $114,100
89506 Reno 47,046 $86,396
89502 Reno 46,691 $65,328
89431 Sparks 39,833 $66,592
89523 Reno 37,130 $99,061
89509 Reno 35,632 $86,126

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 89501

ZIP code 89501 (Reno, NV) has a total population of 3,507 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 54.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 89501 is $33,963 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 55% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 89501 is primarily located in Reno, Nevada (NV). It falls within Washoe County.

The median home value in ZIP code 89501 is $414,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,245.

The median age in ZIP code 89501 is 54.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 89501 has a cost of living index of 130.21 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 89501, 40.65% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 19.29% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 89501 is 16.87%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 14.74% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.