🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89509

Reno

ZIP Code 89509 is a standard zip code serving Reno, Reno, Nevada (NV), in Washoe County, United States. It has an estimated population of 33,395 with a median household income of $52,516. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nevada (NV)
County: Washoe
City: Reno
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.498000
Longitude: -119.823900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.95 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 3732.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.523373°N, 39.473351°S, -119.789167°E, -119.864689°W

With 33,395 residents spread across 8.95 square miles, this area has a population density of 3732.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

33,395

Population

90th percentile

$52,516

Median Income

60th percentile

$294,300

Median Home Value

85th percentile

8.95 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89509 is $52,516, and the median home value is $294,300.

Housing

17,127

Total Units

15,549

Occupied Units

90.8%

Occupancy Rate

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89081

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