Reno, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89508
Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,662
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,361
- Median income Above-median income area
- $452,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reno pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89508 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 89508 (Reno, NV) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.8 in 2023 to 301.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, home to 11,662 residents across 413.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,361 (17% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,821. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $452,700 (5% above the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $2,187; 94.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89508 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 89508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89508.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 89508, 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
11,662
Population
413.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89508?
39.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.8%
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?
$97,361
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,821
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89508 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)
$97,361 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
5,336housing units
5,336
Total Housing Units
5,114
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$452,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$2,187
Median Rent
2001
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89508 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 219 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 259 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 304 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 311 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 302 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 89508, employing approximately 660 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,878,000.
85
Businesses
660
Employees
$24.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 29.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.5% |
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 89508 vs 89506 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89506 | Reno, NV | 38,379 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89508, 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 (11,662 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 89508 in?
ZIP code 89508 (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 89508?
ZIP code 89508 in Reno, NV has a population of 11,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89508?
The median household income in ZIP 89508 is $97,361, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89508?
The median home value in ZIP 89508 is $452,700, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89508 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89508?
ZIP code 89508 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89508 are: Construction (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89508?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89508 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 89508?
In ZIP code 89508, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 89508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89508 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89508?
In ZIP code 89508, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89508 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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