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ZIP Code 89508

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

11,662
28/sq mi
$97,361
Median income
$452,700
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 89508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 413.5 square miles in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. The area is home to 11,662 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 89508 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89508 sits at $97,361 (17% above the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $38,821. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $452,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,187 per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washoe County, so you can benchmark 89508 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 89508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89508.

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 89508, 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

11,662

Population

413.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89508?

39.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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

$38,821

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89508 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,361 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,336

Total Housing Units

5,114

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$452,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$2,187

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
89506 Reno, NV 38,379 8.1 mi

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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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