Carson City, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89703
Carson City County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,714
- 148/sq mi High-density area
- $85,230
- Median income Above-median income area
- $626,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carson City pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 148
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89703 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 89703 (Carson City, NV) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.7 in 2023 to 289.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada, home to 9,714 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 148 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89703 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,230 (3% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,304. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $626,500 (46% above the average Nevada ZIP), while 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,203.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Carson City County, so 89703 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 89703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carson City, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89703.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 establishments
- Construction 38
Construction
38 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 37
Real estate and rental and leasing
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 89703, 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
9,714
Population
65.7
Area (sq mi)
148
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89703?
52.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
6.2%
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?
$85,230
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$52,304
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89703 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)
$85,230 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,182housing units
5,182
Total Housing Units
4,801
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$626,500
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,203
Median Rent
1980
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89703 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 209 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 239 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 274 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 285 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 289 |
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 452 business establishments in ZIP 89703, employing approximately 4,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,768,000.
452
Businesses
4,703
Employees
$326.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 26.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 19.0% |
| Construction | 38 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.1% |
| Information | 11 | 2.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 89703 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
- 89451 8,930
Incline Village (89451)
8,930 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
- 89413 655
Glenbrook (89413)
655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89703 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89413
Glenbrook (89413)
$232,361 median income
- 89451
Incline Village (89451)
$166,509 median income
- 89411
Genoa (89411)
$121,981 median income
- 89704
Washoe Valley (89704)
$118,017 median income
- 89423
Minden (89423)
$108,750 median income
- 89703 $85,230
Carson City (89703)
$85,230 median income
- 89705 $79,901
Carson City (89705)
$79,901 median income
- 89701 $73,184
Carson City (89701)
$73,184 median income
- 89706 $62,815
Carson City (89706)
$62,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89703 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89702 | Carson City, NV | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| 89705 | Carson City, NV | 4,969 | 4.5 mi |
| 89704 | Washoe Valley, NV | 4,290 | 7.1 mi |
| 89701 | Carson City, NV | 27,625 | 5.3 mi |
| 89706 | Carson City, NV | 19,510 | 6.9 mi |
| 89411 | Genoa, NV | 929 | 10.2 mi |
| 89413 | Glenbrook, NV | 655 | 8.5 mi |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 8,930 | 8.4 mi |
| 89450 | Incline Village, NV | 86 | 8.6 mi |
| 89423 | Minden, NV | 10,465 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89703, 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 (9,714 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 89703 in?
ZIP code 89703 (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 89703?
ZIP code 89703 in Carson City, NV has a population of 9,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89703?
The median household income in ZIP 89703 is $85,230, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89703?
The median home value in ZIP 89703 is $626,500, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89703 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89703?
ZIP code 89703 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 4,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89703 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Professional, scientific, and technical services (86), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89703 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 89703?
In ZIP code 89703, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 89703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89703 is 20.8 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 89703?
In ZIP code 89703, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89703 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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