Reno, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89512

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

25,574
1,565/sq mi High-density area
$47,807
Median income Below-median income area
$382,900
Median home value Above-median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

Reno pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,565
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89512 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89512 (Reno, NV) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.4 in 2023 to 322.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 89512 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, with 25,574 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 1,565 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89512 reports a modest median household income of $47,807 (42% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,524. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $382,900 (11% below the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,200; 28.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, 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 89512 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 89512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89512.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89512, 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

25,574

Population

16.3

Area (sq mi)

1,565

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89512?

32.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

22.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 5.1%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%

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?

$47,807

Median Household Income

-42% vs state ZIP avg

$27,524

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89512 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)

$47,807 9th percentile higher than 9% of 148 Nevada ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every Nevada ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nevada ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,717

Total Housing Units

11,442

Occupied Units

1,275

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.6%
Renter 71.4%

$382,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state ZIP avg

$1,200

Median Rent

1982

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89512 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 231
2021 +18.3% 274
2022 +15.8% 317
2023 -8.4% 290
2024 +11.0% 322

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 464 business establishments in ZIP 89512, employing approximately 6,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $356,728,000.

464

Businesses

6,906

Employees

$356.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 68 14.7%
Construction 61 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 53 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 48 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 39 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 7.3%
Manufacturing 27 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.6%
Wholesale trade 24 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.6%
Finance and insurance 10 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Information 6 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 89512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89512 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 89512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 89512 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
89501 Reno, NV 4,252 2.0 mi
89503 Reno, NV 27,891 2.2 mi
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 2.9 mi
89433 Sun Valley, NV 20,188 4.1 mi
89509 Reno, NV 33,395 4.1 mi
89502 Reno, NV 43,566 5.1 mi
89519 Reno, NV 8,392 5.8 mi
89523 Reno, NV 31,373 6.3 mi
89436 Sparks, NV 36,867 7.0 mi
89506 Reno, NV 38,379 10.3 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89512, 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 (25,574 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 89512 in?

ZIP code 89512 (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 89512?

ZIP code 89512 in Reno, NV has a population of 25,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 89512?

The median household income in ZIP 89512 is $47,807, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 89512?

The median home value in ZIP 89512 is $382,900, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89512?

The largest racial group in ZIP 89512 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 89512?

ZIP code 89512 has 464 business establishments employing approximately 6,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 89512?

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89512 are: Retail trade (68), Construction (61), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 89512?

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89512 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 89512?

In ZIP code 89512, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 89512?

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89512 is 20.0 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 89512?

In ZIP code 89512, approximately 28.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89512?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 89512 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP 89512's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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