Reno, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89506
Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,379
- 157/sq mi High-density area
- $86,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reno pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 157
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89506 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 89506 (Reno, NV) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.6 in 2023 to 321.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, with 38,379 residents across 244.9 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,396 (4% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,099. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $410,700 (4% below the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,848; 70.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89506 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 89506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89506.
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
69 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 89506, 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
38,379
Population
244.9
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89506?
35.7
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
15.1%
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?
$86,396
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,099
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89506 ranks nationally
Reno, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,396 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
17,388housing units
17,388
Total Housing Units
16,141
Occupied Units
1,247
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,848
Median Rent
1999
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89506 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 228 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 270 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 306 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 306 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 321 |
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 593 business establishments in ZIP 89506, employing approximately 12,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $579,426,000.
593
Businesses
12,123
Employees
$579.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 101 | 17.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 65 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
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 89506 vs 89433 →
ZIP 89506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89506
Reno (89506)
38,379 residents
- 89436
Sparks (89436)
36,867 residents
- 89512
Reno (89512)
25,574 residents
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
20,188 residents
- 89508 11,662
Reno (89508)
11,662 residents
- 89441 11,542
Sparks (89441)
11,542 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89506 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89506 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
- 89508
Reno (89508)
$97,361 median income
- 89506
Reno (89506)
$86,396 median income
- 89433
Sun Valley (89433)
$75,984 median income
- 89512 $47,807
Reno (89512)
$47,807 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89506 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89506, 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 (38,379 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 89506 in?
ZIP code 89506 (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 89506?
ZIP code 89506 in Reno, NV has a population of 38,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89506?
The median household income in ZIP 89506 is $86,396, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89506?
The median home value in ZIP 89506 is $410,700, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89506 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89506?
ZIP code 89506 has 593 business establishments employing approximately 12,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89506 are: Construction (101), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (69), Transportation and warehousing (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89506 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 89506?
In ZIP code 89506, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 89506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89506 is 24.8 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 89506?
In ZIP code 89506, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89506 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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