Reno, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89511
Washoe County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,011
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $124,130
- Median income Above-median income area
- $916,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reno pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89511 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 89511 (Reno, NV) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.8 in 2023 to 330.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89511 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, with 25,011 residents across 386.0 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89511 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,130 (50% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,797. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $916,600 (114% above the average Nevada ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,925.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washoe County, so 89511 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 89511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89511.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
258 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
239 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
194 establishments
- Construction
Construction
130 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
123 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 89511, 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
25,011
Population
386.0
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89511?
46.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
11.3%
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?
$124,130
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$81,797
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89511 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)
$124,130 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
13,909housing units
13,909
Total Housing Units
13,054
Occupied Units
855
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$916,600
Median Home Value
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$1,925
Median Rent
1997
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)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89511 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 223 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 256 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 309 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 314 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 330 |
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 1,628 business establishments in ZIP 89511, employing approximately 24,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,588,001,000.
1,628
Businesses
24,356
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 258 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 239 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 194 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 130 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 123 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 122 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 110 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.0% |
| Information | 31 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 12 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 89511 vs 89519 →
ZIP 89511 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
- 89509
Reno (89509)
33,395 residents
- 89523
Reno (89523)
31,373 residents
- 89503
Reno (89503)
27,891 residents
- 89511
Reno (89511)
25,011 residents
- 89519 8,392
Reno (89519)
8,392 residents
- 96143 4,414
Kings Beach (96143)
4,414 residents
- 89704 4,290
Washoe Valley (89704)
4,290 residents
- 89501 4,252
Reno (89501)
4,252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89511 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89511 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
- 89511
Reno (89511)
$124,130 median income
- 89704
Washoe Valley (89704)
$118,017 median income
- 89439
Verdi (89439)
$101,250 median income
- 89523
Reno (89523)
$99,061 median income
- 89509
Reno (89509)
$86,126 median income
- 96143
Kings Beach (96143)
$69,922 median income
- 89503
Reno (89503)
$66,743 median income
- 89502
Reno (89502)
$65,328 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89511 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89519 | Reno, NV | 8,392 | 6.2 mi |
| 89523 | Reno, NV | 31,373 | 8.9 mi |
| 89509 | Reno, NV | 33,395 | 7.9 mi |
| 89503 | Reno, NV | 27,891 | 10.5 mi |
| 89704 | Washoe Valley, NV | 4,290 | 9.8 mi |
| 89501 | Reno, NV | 4,252 | 10.0 mi |
| 96111 | Floriston, CA | 160 | 9.6 mi |
| 89439 | Verdi, NV | 1,417 | 10.9 mi |
| 89502 | Reno, NV | 43,566 | 10.4 mi |
| 96143 | Kings Beach, CA | 4,414 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89511, 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 (25,011 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 89511 in?
ZIP code 89511 (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 89511?
ZIP code 89511 in Reno, NV has a population of 25,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89511?
The median household income in ZIP 89511 is $124,130, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89511?
The median home value in ZIP 89511 is $916,600, which is 230% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89511 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89511?
ZIP code 89511 has 1,628 business establishments employing approximately 24,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89511 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (258), Health care and social assistance (239), Retail trade (194). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89511?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89511 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 89511?
In ZIP code 89511, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 89511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89511 is 20.4 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 89511?
In ZIP code 89511, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89511 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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