89705 ZIP Code — Carson City, NV

Douglas County, Nevada

ZIP code 89705 is located in Carson City, Nevada, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 23.20 square miles and serves a population of 5,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89705

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $421,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,826. 41% 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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 89705 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,219

population

23.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89413 Glenbrook (5.7 mi) 89703 Carson City (6.4 mi) 89711 Carson City (6.5 mi) 89712 Carson City (6.5 mi) 89713 Carson City (6.5 mi) 89714 Carson City (6.5 mi) 89701 Carson City (9.9 mi) 89460 Gardnerville (11.9 mi) 89704 Washoe Valley (12 mi) 89423 Minden (15.2 mi) 89706 Carson City (16.5 mi) 96150 South Lake Tahoe (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,219
Population density	225 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	23.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0827
Longitude	-119.8273
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	36.2%	31.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.7%	21.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	7.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,219

Population

225

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$77,826

Median household income

$41,598

Per capita income

$421,800

Median home value

$1,368

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,792

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

153

128

5–9

140

111

10–14

122

15–19

110

20–24

121

317

25–34

346

268

35–44

293

356

45–54

389

142

55–59

156

209

60–64

229

373

65–74

409

162

75–84

177

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	934	17.9%
18 and over	4,285	82.1%
65 and over	1,300	24.9%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 5.4%

Asian 5.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,315	77.4%
Hispanic or Latino	355	6.4%
Other race	300	5.4%
Asian	290	5.2%
Two or more races	198	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	107	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	31.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.7%	21.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	7.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$77,826

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 50.9%

$500k–$1M 21.7%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$421,800
Median rent / month	$1,368
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	35.7%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	7.7%
3 bedrooms	72.7%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.1%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,260	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	120	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	354	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	492	22.1%
Households with children under 18	535	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	871	39.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	18.1%
Married	61.6%	58.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	8.6%
Divorced	13.2%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	5.4%
Kindergarten	28	2.5%
Elementary school	386	34.9%
High school	177	16.0%
College / grad school	455	41.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 11.3%

Public administration 10.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	581	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,927	94.4%
Spanish	310	6.3%
Other Indo-European	140	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	164	3.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,720	90.4%
Born in same state	4,689	89.8%
Born in different state	1,234	23.6%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	499	9.6%
Not a US citizen	327	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	795	15.2%
French	625	12%
Arab	134	2.6%
Polish	102	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.2%
Dutch	48	0.9%
German	37	0.7%
Irish	27	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89705

What city is ZIP code 89705 in?

ZIP code 89705 is primarily assigned to Carson City, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89705 in?

ZIP code 89705 falls within Douglas County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89705 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 89705 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 89705 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 89705 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89705?

The median home value in ZIP code 89705 is $421,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 89705?

ZIP code 89705 has an estimated population of 5,219 residents, with a density of 225 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 89705 in?

ZIP code 89705 observes the PST timezone.