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Reno, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89502

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

43,566
758/sq mi
$65,328
Median income
$413,200
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reno pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
758
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.5 square miles in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. The area is home to 43,566 residents, producing a population density of 758 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 89502 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89502 sits at $65,328 (21% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $34,168. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $413,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,361 per month, and 35.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washoe County, so you can benchmark 89502 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 89502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89502.

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 89502, Reno, 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

43,566

Population

57.5

Area (sq mi)

758

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89502?

34.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

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?

$65,328

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$34,168

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89502 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,328 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21,066

Total Housing Units

19,348

Occupied Units

1,718

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.7%
Renter 64.3%

$413,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,361

Median Rent

1977

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89502 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 228
2021 +18.6% 271
2022 +14.6% 311
2023 -1.1% 307
2024 +12.0% 344

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 2,756 business establishments in ZIP 89502, employing approximately 45,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,995,153,000.

2,756

Businesses

45,162

Employees

$3.0B

Annual Payroll

20

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 438 15.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 336 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 285 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 258 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 243 8.8%
Construction 210 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 175 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 157 5.7%
Finance and insurance 132 4.8%
Wholesale trade 122 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 108 3.9%
Manufacturing 88 3.2%
Information 66 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 54 2.0%
Educational services 36 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 18 0.7%
Industries not classified 11 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.3%
Utilities 8 0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.1%

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 89502 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 89502 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 89502 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 89502 ranks #9 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
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 3.4 mi
89509 Reno, NV 33,395 4.4 mi
89501 Reno, NV 4,252 4.3 mi
89512 Reno, NV 25,574 5.1 mi
89519 Reno, NV 8,392 6.1 mi
89503 Reno, NV 27,891 6.1 mi
89434 Sparks, NV 25,416 6.2 mi
89433 Sun Valley, NV 20,188 8.2 mi
89436 Sparks, NV 36,867 8.3 mi
89521 Reno, NV 25,716 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washoe County

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
89503 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 27,891

Related Areas

Washoe County Reno, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89502 in? ▼
ZIP code 89502 (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 89502? ▼
ZIP code 89502 in Reno, NV has a population of 43,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89502 is $65,328, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89502 is $413,200, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89502 is White at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89502? ▼
ZIP code 89502 has 2,756 business establishments employing approximately 45,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89502 are: Retail trade (438), Professional, scientific, and technical services (336), Health care and social assistance (285). There are 20 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89502 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 89502? ▼
In ZIP code 89502, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 89502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89502 is 18.6 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 89502? ▼
In ZIP code 89502, approximately 35.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89502 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Reno, NV

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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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