🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89523

Reno

ZIP Code 89523 is a standard zip code serving Reno, Reno, Nevada (NV), in Washoe County, United States. It has an estimated population of 31,373 with a median household income of $64,756. 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: 39.524900
Longitude: -119.903100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 18.84 mi²
Water Area: 0.13 mi²
Population Density: 1665.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.560318°N, 39.490623°S, -119.847741°E, -119.981225°W

With 31,373 residents spread across 18.84 square miles, this area has a population density of 1665.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

31,373

Population

90th percentile

$64,756

Median Income

80th percentile

$253,300

Median Home Value

80th percentile

18.84 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89523 is $64,756, and the median home value is $253,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

14,059

Total Units

12,780

Occupied Units

90.9%

Occupancy Rate

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89510

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