Sparks, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89436
Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,867
- 349/sq mi High-density area
- $114,100
- Median income Above-median income area
- $588,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sparks pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 349
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89436 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89436 (Sparks, NV) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.1 in 2023 to 295.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89436 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, with 36,867 residents across 105.7 square miles, a density of 349 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89436 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,100 (38% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,975. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $588,500 (37% above the average Nevada ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,128.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89436 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 89436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparks, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89436.
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89436, Sparks, 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
36,867
Population
105.7
Area (sq mi)
349
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89436?
39.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
10.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$114,100
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$50,975
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89436 ranks nationally
Sparks, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$114,100 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,598housing units
19,598
Total Housing Units
18,692
Occupied Units
906
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,500
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,128
Median Rent
2004
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89436 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 213 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 249 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 284 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 281 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 295 |
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 598 business establishments in ZIP 89436, employing approximately 5,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,903,000.
598
Businesses
5,640
Employees
$224.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 81 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.7% |
| Information | 13 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 89436 vs 89441 →
ZIP 89436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89502
Reno (89502)
43,566 residents
- 89506
Reno (89506)
38,379 residents
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
36,867 residents
- 89431
Sparks (89431)
36,189 residents
- 89509
Reno (89509)
33,395 residents
- 89512
Reno (89512)
25,574 residents
- 89434
Sparks (89434)
25,416 residents
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
20,188 residents
- 89441 11,542
Sparks (89441)
11,542 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89436 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89441
Sparks (89441)
$131,616 median income
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
$114,100 median income
- 89434
Sparks (89434)
$91,507 median income
- 89506
Reno (89506)
$86,396 median income
- 89509
Reno (89509)
$86,126 median income
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
$75,984 median income
- 89431
Sparks (89431)
$66,592 median income
- 89502
Reno (89502)
$65,328 median income
- 89512 $47,807
Reno (89512)
$47,807 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89436 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89441 | Sparks, NV | 11,542 | 5.0 mi |
| 89433 | Sun Valley, NV | 20,188 | 4.7 mi |
| 89434 | Sparks, NV | 25,416 | 5.6 mi |
| 89431 | Sparks, NV | 36,189 | 5.5 mi |
| 89512 | Reno, NV | 25,574 | 7.0 mi |
| 89502 | Reno, NV | 43,566 | 8.3 mi |
| 89501 | Reno, NV | 4,252 | 8.6 mi |
| 89506 | Reno, NV | 38,379 | 9.8 mi |
| 89509 | Reno, NV | 33,395 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89436, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,867 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 89436 in?
ZIP code 89436 (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 89436?
ZIP code 89436 in Sparks, NV has a population of 36,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89436?
The median household income in ZIP 89436 is $114,100, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89436?
The median home value in ZIP 89436 is $588,500, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89436 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89436?
ZIP code 89436 has 598 business establishments employing approximately 5,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89436 are: Construction (81), Health care and social assistance (69), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89436?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89436 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 89436?
In ZIP code 89436, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 89436?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89436 is 26.0 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 89436?
In ZIP code 89436, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89436 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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