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 High-density area
- $73,184
- Median income Near-median income area
- $444,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89701 (Carson City, NV) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.8 in 2023 to 323.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,117. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $444,500 (4% above the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,269; 60.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Carson City County, so 89701 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 89701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carson City, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89701?
41.3
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
13.1%
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?
$73,184
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$40,117
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89701 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Carson City, 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)
$73,184 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
11,549housing units
11,549
Total Housing Units
11,101
Occupied Units
448
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$444,500
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 89701 vs 89702 →
ZIP 89701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89701
Carson City (89701)
27,625 residents
- 89706
Carson City (89706)
19,510 residents
- 89423 10,465
Minden (89423)
10,465 residents
- 89703 9,714
Carson City (89703)
9,714 residents
- 89705 4,969
Carson City (89705)
4,969 residents
- 89704 4,290
Washoe Valley (89704)
4,290 residents
- 89411 929
Genoa (89411)
929 residents
- 89428 179
Silver City (89428)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89411
Genoa (89411)
$121,981 median income
- 89704
Washoe Valley (89704)
$118,017 median income
- 89423
Minden (89423)
$108,750 median income
- 89703
Carson City (89703)
$85,230 median income
- 89705
Carson City (89705)
$79,901 median income
- 89701
Carson City (89701)
$73,184 median income
- 89428
Silver City (89428)
$68,750 median income
- 89706
Carson City (89706)
$62,815 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89701, 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 (27,625 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 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.
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