89701 ZIP Code — Carson City, NV
Carson City County, Nevada
ZIP code 89701 is located in Carson City, Nevada, within Carson City County. It covers approximately 34.82 square miles and serves a population of 29,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
About ZIP code 89701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $378,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($67,580) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,258
population
34.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carson City | Acceptable |
| Carson City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
89714 Carson City (5.7 mi)
89711 Carson City (5.7 mi)
89712 Carson City (5.7 mi)
89713 Carson City (5.7 mi)
89706 Carson City (6.6 mi)
89704 Washoe Valley (9.6 mi)
89705 Carson City (9.9 mi)
89703 Carson City (12 mi)
89403 Dayton (12.3 mi)
89423 Minden (12.7 mi)
89413 Glenbrook (15.6 mi)
89521 Reno (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,258 |
| Population density | 840 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1484 |
| Longitude | -119.6629 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 775 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 41.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
29,258
Population
840
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$67,580
Median household income
$36,150
Per capita income
$378,800
Median home value
$1,151
Median monthly rent
60.3%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
7,135
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
945
Under 5
875
809
5–9
750
867
10–14
803
837
15–19
776
969
20–24
898
2,174
25–34
2,015
2,005
35–44
1,858
1,986
45–54
1,840
1,031
55–59
956
931
60–64
863
1,702
65–74
1,577
577
75–84
535
352
85+
327
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,111 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 23,147 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,070 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.3%
Two or more races
11.1%
Other race
7.4%
Black or African American
3%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,163 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,295 | 15.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,820 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 2,553 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,037 | 3% |
| Asian | 896 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 776 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 41.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.6% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $67,580 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
46.9%
$500k–$1M
22.8%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,151 |
| Owner occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter occupied | 39.7% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 57.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 36.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.3% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,676 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 865 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,103 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,202 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,490 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,647 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.2% | 26.9% |
| Married | 42.3% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 326 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 349 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,544 | 42.1% |
| High school | 1,275 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,554 | 25.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Professional & management
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Public administration
9.2%
Construction
8.1%
Retail trade
8.1%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 23.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.3% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,882 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 41.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.3% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,438 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,692 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,400 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 78 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,108 | 85.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,715 | 84.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,172 | 31.3% |
| Foreign born | 393 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,150 | 14.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,016 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,674 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 2,865 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,080 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 464 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 156 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 152 | 0.5% |
| German | 101 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 50 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89701
What city is ZIP code 89701 in?
ZIP code 89701 is primarily assigned to Carson City, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89701 in?
ZIP code 89701 falls within Carson City County, Nevada.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89701?
The median home value in ZIP code 89701 is $378,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 89701?
ZIP code 89701 has an estimated population of 29,258 residents, with a density of 840 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 89701?
The median household income in ZIP code 89701 is $67,580, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 89701 in?
ZIP code 89701 observes the PST timezone.