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Sun Valley, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89433

Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,188
502/sq mi
$75,984
Median income
$349,100
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sun Valley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
502
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89433 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89433 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sun Valley, Washoe County, Nevada, with 20,188 residents across 40.2 square miles, a density of 502 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89433 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,984 (8% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $26,902. Local economic indicators show a 17.0% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $349,100 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,266 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 89433, plus 6 more within Washoe County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 89433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sun Valley, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89433.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89433, Sun Valley, NV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,188

Population

40.2

Area (sq mi)

502

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89433?

35.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 49.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,984

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$26,902

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89433 ranks nationally

Sun Valley, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,984 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,469

Total Housing Units

7,214

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$349,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,266

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.1%

YoY Change (2022)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89433 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +9.8% 205
2019 +11.0% 227
2020 -0.6% 226
2021 +22.9% 277
2022 +17.1% 325

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 151 business establishments in ZIP 89433, employing approximately 1,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,045,000.

151

Businesses

1,084

Employees

$38.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 23.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 15.9%
Retail trade 22 14.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.3%
Manufacturing 4 2.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 89433 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89433 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 89433 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 89433 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
89512 Reno, NV 25,574 4.1 mi
89436 Sparks, NV 36,867 4.7 mi
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 4.9 mi
89501 Reno, NV 4,252 6.1 mi
89503 Reno, NV 27,891 5.8 mi
89506 Reno, NV 38,379 6.8 mi
89502 Reno, NV 43,566 8.2 mi
89509 Reno, NV 33,395 8.2 mi
89441 Sparks, NV 11,542 7.1 mi
89519 Reno, NV 8,392 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washoe County

89502 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 43,566
89506 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 38,379
89436 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,867
89431 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,189
89509 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 33,395
89523 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 31,373

Related Areas

Washoe County Sun Valley, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89433 in? ▼
ZIP code 89433 (Sun Valley) is located in Washoe County, Nevada. Washoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washoe-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89433? ▼
ZIP code 89433 in Sun Valley, NV has a population of 20,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89433? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89433 is $75,984, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89433? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89433 is $349,100, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89433? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89433 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89433? ▼
ZIP code 89433 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 1,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89433? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89433 are: Construction (36), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (24), Retail trade (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89433? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89433 increased by 17.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89433? ▼
In ZIP code 89433, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 89433? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89433 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89433? ▼
In ZIP code 89433, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89433? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89433 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.