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Reno, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89519

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

8,392
416/sq mi
$155,288
Median income
$932,900
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reno pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
416
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89519 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, home to 8,392 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 416 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89519 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,288 (87% above the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $95,181. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $932,900 for a typical home value (117% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,082 a month; 76.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 89519 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washoe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 89519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reno, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89519.

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 89519, 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

8,392

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

416

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89519?

51.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$155,288

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$95,181

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89519 ranks nationally

Reno, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,288 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,250

Total Housing Units

3,883

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$932,900

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$2,082

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89519 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 213
2021 +20.4% 256
2022 +17.4% 301
2023 -8.8% 274
2024 +8.8% 298

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 266 business establishments in ZIP 89519, employing approximately 1,673 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,519,000.

266

Businesses

1,673

Employees

$130.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 24.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 15.0%
Finance and insurance 32 12.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 9.0%
Construction 23 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 4.5%
Wholesale trade 10 3.8%
Retail trade 10 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 3.8%
Educational services 8 3.0%
Information 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.5%

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 89519 vs 89509 →

ZIP 89519 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 89519 ranks #9 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 89519 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 89519 ranks the highest 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
89509 Reno, NV 33,395 2.0 mi
89503 Reno, NV 27,891 4.2 mi
89501 Reno, NV 4,252 3.9 mi
89523 Reno, NV 31,373 4.1 mi
89511 Reno, NV 25,011 6.2 mi
89502 Reno, NV 43,566 6.1 mi
89512 Reno, NV 25,574 5.8 mi
89431 Sparks, NV 36,189 7.1 mi
89439 Verdi, NV 1,417 8.4 mi
89433 Sun Valley, NV 20,188 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washoe County

89502 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 43,566
89506 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 38,379
89436 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,867
89431 standard
Sparks, NV
Pop: 36,189
89509 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 33,395
89523 standard
Reno, NV
Pop: 31,373

Related Areas

Washoe County Reno, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89519 in? ▼
ZIP code 89519 (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 89519? ▼
ZIP code 89519 in Reno, NV has a population of 8,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89519? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89519 is $155,288, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89519? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89519 is $932,900, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89519? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89519 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89519? ▼
ZIP code 89519 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 1,673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89519? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89519 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Health care and social assistance (40), Finance and insurance (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89519? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89519 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 89519? ▼
In ZIP code 89519, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% 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 89519? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89519 is 19.7 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 89519? ▼
In ZIP code 89519, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89519? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89519 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.