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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
$79,901
Median income
$470,200
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.7 square miles in Carson City, Douglas County, Nevada. The area is home to 4,969 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 89705 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89705 sits at $79,901 (4% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $52,343. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $470,200 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,441 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 89705 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 89705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89705.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,969

Population

111.7

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89705?

53.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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

$52,343

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89705 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,901 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,335

Total Housing Units

2,215

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$470,200

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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

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ZIP 89705 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 89705 ranks #5 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 89705 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 89705 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

89460 standard
Gardnerville, NV
Pop: 13,236
89410 standard
Gardnerville, NV
Pop: 10,557
89423 standard
Minden, NV
Pop: 10,465
89449 standard
Stateline, NV
Pop: 2,994
89444 standard
Wellington, NV
Pop: 2,734
89448 standard
Zephyr Cove, NV
Pop: 1,695

Related Areas

Douglas County Carson City, NV Nevada

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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Official Data Resources for Carson City, NV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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