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Carson City, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89701

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

27,625
320/sq mi
$73,184
Median income
$444,500
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carson City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
320
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada, with 27,625 residents across 86.2 square miles, a density of 320 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,184 (12% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $40,117. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. Housing costs here run $444,500 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,269 a month; 60.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 89701 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Carson City 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 89701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carson City, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89701.

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 89701, Carson City, 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

27,625

Population

86.2

Area (sq mi)

320

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89701?

41.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 63.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%

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?

$73,184

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$40,117

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89701 ranks nationally

Carson City, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,184 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,549

Total Housing Units

11,101

Occupied Units

448

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$444,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,269

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89701 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 232
2021 +17.3% 272
2022 +14.9% 312
2023 -0.5% 311
2024 +4.1% 324

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 949 business establishments in ZIP 89701, employing approximately 9,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $478,139,000.

949

Businesses

9,947

Employees

$478.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 139 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 117 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 10.5%
Construction 91 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 78 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 68 7.2%
Finance and insurance 67 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.8%
Wholesale trade 43 4.5%
Manufacturing 29 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.1%
Information 25 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.0%
Educational services 8 0.8%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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 89701 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 89701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 89701 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 89701 ranks #6 of 8 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
89702 Carson City, NV 0 1.6 mi
89706 Carson City, NV 19,510 5.6 mi
89703 Carson City, NV 9,714 5.3 mi
89423 Minden, NV 10,465 8.6 mi
89705 Carson City, NV 4,969 8.0 mi
89428 Silver City, NV 179 9.5 mi
89704 Washoe Valley, NV 4,290 10.3 mi
89411 Genoa, NV 929 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carson City County

89706 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: 19,510
89703 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: 9,714
89702 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: -

Related Areas

Carson City County Carson City, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89701 in? ▼
ZIP code 89701 (Carson City) is located in Carson City County, Nevada. Carson City County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carson-city-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89701? ▼
ZIP code 89701 in Carson City, NV has a population of 27,625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89701 is $73,184, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89701 is $444,500, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89701 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89701? ▼
ZIP code 89701 has 949 business establishments employing approximately 9,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89701 are: Retail trade (139), Accommodation and food services (117), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89701 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 89701? ▼
In ZIP code 89701, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 89701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89701 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 89701? ▼
In ZIP code 89701, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89701 is 11.5% 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.