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 High-density area
- $65,328
- Median income Near-median income area
- $413,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89502 (Reno, NV) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.0 in 2023 to 344.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, with 43,566 residents across 57.5 square miles, a density of 758 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89502 reports a modest median household income of $65,328 (21% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,168. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $413,200 (4% below the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,361; 35.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89502 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 89502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
438 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
336 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
285 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
258 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
243 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 89502, 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
43,566
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
758
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89502?
34.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
23.5%
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?
$65,328
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,168
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89502 ranks nationally
Reno, NV 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
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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
21,066housing units
21,066
Total Housing Units
19,348
Occupied Units
1,718
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 89502 vs 89431 →
ZIP 89502 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
- 89503
Reno (89503)
27,891 residents
- 89521
Reno (89521)
25,716 residents
- 89512
Reno (89512)
25,574 residents
- 89434
Sparks (89434)
25,416 residents
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
20,188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89502 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89502 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
- 89521
Reno (89521)
$127,181 median income
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
$114,100 median income
- 89434
Sparks (89434)
$91,507 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 89502 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89502, 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 (43,566 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 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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