🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89521

Reno

ZIP Code 89521 is a standard zip code serving Reno, Reno, Nevada (NV), in Washoe County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,716 with a median household income of $77,282. 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: 39.380900
Longitude: -119.685900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 76.68 mi²
Water Area: 0.34 mi²
Population Density: 335.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.467625°N, 39.284318°S, -119.569931°E, -119.792049°W

With 25,716 residents spread across 76.68 square miles, this area has a population density of 335.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,716

Population

85th percentile

$77,282

Median Income

85th percentile

$251,200

Median Home Value

80th percentile

76.68 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89521 is $77,282, and the median home value is $251,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,137

Total Units

10,204

Occupied Units

91.6%

Occupancy Rate

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