Carson City, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89706
Carson City County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,510
- 238/sq mi High-density area
- $62,815
- Median income Near-median income area
- $367,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carson City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 238
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89706 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89706 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada, home to 19,510 residents across 82.1 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89706 reports a modest median household income of $62,815 (24% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,209. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $367,600 (14% below the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,237; 60.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Carson City County, so 89706 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 89706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carson City, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89706.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 89706, 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
19,510
Population
82.1
Area (sq mi)
238
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89706?
39.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
15.0%
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?
$62,815
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$31,209
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89706 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)
$62,815 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
9,161housing units
9,161
Total Housing Units
8,443
Occupied Units
718
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,237
Median Rent
1981
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89706 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 230 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 266 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 312 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 320 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 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 641 business establishments in ZIP 89706, employing approximately 8,854 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,885,000.
641
Businesses
8,854
Employees
$557.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 106 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 83 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
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 89706 vs 89702 →
ZIP 89706 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
- 89703 9,714
Carson City (89703)
9,714 residents
- 89704 4,290
Washoe Valley (89704)
4,290 residents
- 89440 947
Virginia City (89440)
947 residents
- 89428 179
Silver City (89428)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89440
Virginia City (89440)
$159,438 median income
- 89704
Washoe Valley (89704)
$118,017 median income
- 89703
Carson City (89703)
$85,230 median income
- 89701
Carson City (89701)
$73,184 median income
- 89428
Silver City (89428)
$68,750 median income
- 89706 $62,815
Carson City (89706)
$62,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89706 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89706, 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 (19,510 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 89706 in?
ZIP code 89706 (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 89706?
ZIP code 89706 in Carson City, NV has a population of 19,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89706?
The median household income in ZIP 89706 is $62,815, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89706?
The median home value in ZIP 89706 is $367,600, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89706 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89706?
ZIP code 89706 has 641 business establishments employing approximately 8,854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89706 are: Manufacturing (106), Construction (83), Retail trade (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89706 decreased by 0.2% 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 89706?
In ZIP code 89706, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 89706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89706 is 21.9 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 89706?
In ZIP code 89706, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89706 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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