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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89701

Carson City

ZIP Code 89701 is a standard zip code serving Carson City, Carson City, Nevada (NV), in Carson City (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,625 with a median household income of $50,752. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $50,752

Location

State / Province
Nevada (NV)
County
Carson City (city)
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude
39.150700
Longitude
-119.745900

Geographic Details

Land Area
33.31 mi²
Water Area
0.39 mi²
Population Density
829.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box
39.210222°N, 39.084796°S, -119.660129°E, -119.787055°W

With 27,625 residents spread across 33.31 square miles, this area has a population density of 829.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,625

Population

85th percentile

$50,752

Median Income

55th percentile

$186,200

Median Home Value

70th percentile

33.31 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89701 is $50,752, and the median home value is $186,200.

Housing

10,579

Total Units

9,694

Occupied Units

91.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Carson City, NV.

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