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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
$85,230
Median income
$626,500
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Nevada average), while per-capita income is $52,304. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $626,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,203 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 89703, plus 3 more within Carson City County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89703?

52.8

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$85,230

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$52,304

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89703 ranks nationally

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

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

$85,230 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,182

Total Housing Units

4,801

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$626,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89703 ranks #4 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 89703 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 89703 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Carson City County

89701 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: 27,625
89706 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: 19,510
89702 standard
Carson City, NV
Pop: -

Related Areas

Carson City County Carson City, NV Nevada

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.

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