Reno, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89501
Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,252
- 2,591/sq mi High-density area
- $33,963
- Median income Below-median income area
- $414,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reno pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,591
- people per sq mi
- 22%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89501 covers 1.6 square miles in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,252 residents on file, a density of 2,591 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89501 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,963 (59% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,853. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.9%. Median home value is $414,000 (4% below the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,245; 22.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89501 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 89501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89501.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
187 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 50
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 45
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 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 89501, Reno, 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
4,252
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
2,591
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89501?
54.5
Median Age
57.5%
Male
42.5%
Female
4.5%
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?
$33,963
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$45,853
Per Capita Income
35.5%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89501 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Reno, NV household income vs. every Nevada ZIP code
Median household income among 148 reporting Nevada ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,963 1st percentile higher than 1% of 148 Nevada 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
3,084housing units
3,084
Total Housing Units
2,331
Occupied Units
753
Vacant Units
1.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,000
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,245
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 713 business establishments in ZIP 89501, employing approximately 11,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $631,194,000.
713
Businesses
11,774
Employees
$631.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 187 | 26.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 139 | 19.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 4.9% |
| Information | 22 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
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 89501 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
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
36,867 residents
- 89431
Sparks (89431)
36,189 residents
- 89509
Reno (89509)
33,395 residents
- 89523
Reno (89523)
31,373 residents
- 89503
Reno (89503)
27,891 residents
- 89512
Reno (89512)
25,574 residents
- 89511
Reno (89511)
25,011 residents
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
20,188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89501 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89519
Reno (89519)
$155,288 median income
- 89511
Reno (89511)
$124,130 median income
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
$114,100 median income
- 89523
Reno (89523)
$99,061 median income
- 89509
Reno (89509)
$86,126 median income
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
$75,984 median income
- 89503
Reno (89503)
$66,743 median income
- 89431
Sparks (89431)
$66,592 median income
- 89502
Reno (89502)
$65,328 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89501 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89512 | Reno, NV | 25,574 | 2.0 mi |
| 89503 | Reno, NV | 27,891 | 1.8 mi |
| 89509 | Reno, NV | 33,395 | 2.2 mi |
| 89431 | Sparks, NV | 36,189 | 3.5 mi |
| 89519 | Reno, NV | 8,392 | 3.9 mi |
| 89502 | Reno, NV | 43,566 | 4.3 mi |
| 89523 | Reno, NV | 31,373 | 5.4 mi |
| 89433 | Sun Valley, NV | 20,188 | 6.1 mi |
| 89436 | Sparks, NV | 36,867 | 8.6 mi |
| 89511 | Reno, NV | 25,011 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89501, 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 (4,252 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 89501 in?
ZIP code 89501 (Reno) 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 89501?
ZIP code 89501 in Reno, NV has a population of 4,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89501?
The median household income in ZIP 89501 is $33,963, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89501?
The median home value in ZIP 89501 is $414,000, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89501 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89501?
ZIP code 89501 has 713 business establishments employing approximately 11,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89501 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (187), Accommodation and food services (139), Finance and insurance (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89501?
In ZIP code 89501, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 89501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89501 is 24.5 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 89501?
In ZIP code 89501, approximately 22.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89501 is 35.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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