89501 ZIP Code — Reno, NV

Washoe County, Nevada

ZIP code 89501 is located in Reno, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89501

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $376,800. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $40,052. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 89501 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,984

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reno	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89555 Reno (0.5 mi) 89599 Reno (0.5 mi) 89557 Reno (0.5 mi) 89595 Reno (0.5 mi) 89512 Reno (1.8 mi) 89503 Reno (2.4 mi) 89509 Reno (2.5 mi) 89431 Sparks (3.7 mi) 89502 Reno (3.9 mi) 89519 Reno (4 mi) 89523 Reno (6.1 mi) 89436 Sparks (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,984
Population density	6,869 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5285
Longitude	-119.8043
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	58.0%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	7.6%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,984

Population

6,869

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$40,052

Median household income

$41,487

Per capita income

$376,800

Median home value

$1,012

Median monthly rent

22.0%

Home ownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

943

Housing units

39.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

140

20–24

120

453

25–34

390

182

35–44

157

224

45–54

194

251

55–59

217

165

60–64

142

460

65–74

397

108

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	0.5%
18 and over	3,964	99.5%
65 and over	1,170	29.4%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Black or African American 7.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Asian 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Other race 2.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,949	69.9%
Black or African American	314	7.4%
Two or more races	290	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	237	5.6%
Asian	211	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	113	2.7%
Other race	101	2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.9%	7.6%	5.9%

Under $10k 15.7%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.7%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$40,052

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 37.8%

$500k–$1M 29.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$376,800
Median rent / month	$1,012
Owner occupied	22.0%
Renter occupied	78.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	2.5%
Large apartment buildings	79.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	35.1%
1 bedroom	35.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	3.5%
4 bedrooms	0.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	35.1%
1 vehicle	50.4%
2 vehicles	12.4%
3 or more	2.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	10.4%
Cohabiting couple	188	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,139	42.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,056	39.7%
Households with children under 18	13	0.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,006	37.8%
Average household size	1.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.1%	28.5%
Married	16.0%	17.7%
Separated	4.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.4%	16.5%
Divorced	18.5%	35.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	39.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	30	6.3%
College / grad school	443	93.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Construction 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.5%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	11.9%
Walk	17.7%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 33.1%

Under 18 years 45.0%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 55.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	531	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	30.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,984	100.0%
Spanish	99	2.5%
Other Indo-European	44	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.7%
Other languages	26	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,666	92.0%
Born in same state	3,551	89.1%
Born in different state	561	14.1%
Foreign born	115	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	318	8.0%
Not a US citizen	155	48.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	634	15.9%
French	550	13.8%
Polish	121	3%
German	99	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	2.2%
English	43	1.1%
Dutch	23	0.6%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	66.7%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89501

What city is ZIP code 89501 in?

ZIP code 89501 is primarily assigned to Reno, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89501 in?

ZIP code 89501 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.

Is ZIP code 89501 mostly rentals?

78% of occupied units in ZIP code 89501 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89501?

33% of residents in ZIP code 89501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 89501 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 89501 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 89501 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 89501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 89501 in?

ZIP code 89501 observes the PST timezone.