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Sparks, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89434

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

25,416
328/sq mi
$91,507
Median income
$457,000
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sparks pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
328
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89434 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.4 square miles in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada. The area is home to 25,416 residents, producing a population density of 328 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 89434 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89434 sits at $91,507 (10% above the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $43,281. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $457,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,914 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washoe County, so you can benchmark 89434 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 89434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89434.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89434, Sparks, NV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,416

Population

77.4

Area (sq mi)

328

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89434?

37.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$91,507

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$43,281

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89434 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,507 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,894

Total Housing Units

10,973

Occupied Units

921

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$457,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,914

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89434 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 221
2021 +17.5% 260
2022 +13.7% 296
2023 -1.3% 292
2024 +2.5% 300

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 555 business establishments in ZIP 89434, employing approximately 21,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,444,660,000.

555

Businesses

21,018

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 66 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 57 10.3%
Construction 49 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 49 8.8%
Wholesale trade 48 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 5.4%
Manufacturing 26 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 4.5%
Finance and insurance 18 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.2%
Information 9 1.6%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 89434 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 89434 ranks #4 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 89434 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 89434 ranks #3 of 6 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
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 5.8 mi
89436 Sparks, NV 36,867 5.6 mi
89502 Reno, NV 43,566 6.2 mi
89441 Sparks, NV 11,542 10.1 mi
89433 Sun Valley, NV 20,188 9.0 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 Sparks, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89434 in? ▼
ZIP code 89434 (Sparks) 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 89434? ▼
ZIP code 89434 in Sparks, NV has a population of 25,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89434? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89434 is $91,507, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89434? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89434 is $457,000, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89434? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89434 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89434? ▼
ZIP code 89434 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 21,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89434? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89434 are: Retail trade (85), Accommodation and food services (66), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89434? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89434 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 89434? ▼
In ZIP code 89434, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 89434? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89434 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89434? ▼
In ZIP code 89434, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89434? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89434 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sparks, NV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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