Carson City, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89705
Douglas County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,969
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,901
- Median income Near-median income area
- $470,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.1%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89705 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89705 covers 111.7 square miles in Carson City, Douglas County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,969 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89705 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,901 (4% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,343. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $470,200 (10% above the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,441; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 89705 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 89705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carson City, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89705.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 89705, 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
4,969
Population
111.7
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89705?
53.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
11.9%
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?
$79,901
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$52,343
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 89705 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)
$79,901 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
2,335housing units
2,335
Total Housing Units
2,215
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,200
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,441
Median Rent
1992
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89705 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 234 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 272 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 310 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 318 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 319 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 89705, employing approximately 2,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,577,000.
122
Businesses
2,058
Employees
$78.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
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 89705 vs 89413 →
ZIP 89705 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
- 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
- 89449 2,994
Stateline (89449)
2,994 residents
- 89448 1,695
Zephyr Cove (89448)
1,695 residents
- 89411 929
Genoa (89411)
929 residents
- 89413 655
Glenbrook (89413)
655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89705 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89705 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
- 89448
Zephyr Cove (89448)
$137,586 median income
- 89411
Genoa (89411)
$121,981 median income
- 89423
Minden (89423)
$108,750 median income
- 89703 $85,230
Carson City (89703)
$85,230 median income
- 89449 $83,988
Stateline (89449)
$83,988 median income
- 89705 $79,901
Carson City (89705)
$79,901 median income
- 89701 $73,184
Carson City (89701)
$73,184 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89705 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89413 | Glenbrook, NV | 655 | 4.0 mi |
| 89703 | Carson City, NV | 9,714 | 4.5 mi |
| 89411 | Genoa, NV | 929 | 6.4 mi |
| 89448 | Zephyr Cove, NV | 1,695 | 7.8 mi |
| 89701 | Carson City, NV | 27,625 | 8.0 mi |
| 89702 | Carson City, NV | 0 | 7.6 mi |
| 89449 | Stateline, NV | 2,994 | 10.4 mi |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 8,930 | 9.8 mi |
| 89423 | Minden, NV | 10,465 | 8.8 mi |
| 89450 | Incline Village, NV | 86 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89705, 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 (4,969 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 89705 in?
ZIP code 89705 (Carson City) is located in Douglas County, Nevada. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89705?
ZIP code 89705 in Carson City, NV has a population of 4,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89705?
The median household income in ZIP 89705 is $79,901, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89705?
The median home value in ZIP 89705 is $470,200, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89705 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89705?
ZIP code 89705 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 2,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89705 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (16), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89705 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 89705?
In ZIP code 89705, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89705?
In ZIP code 89705, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89705 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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