89502 ZIP Code — Reno, NV
Washoe County, Nevada
ZIP code 89502 is located in Reno, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 21.46 square miles and serves a population of 46,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
About ZIP code 89502
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 $355,900. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $58,228.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
46,412
population
21.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Reno | Acceptable |
| Reno | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
89431 Sparks (3.8 mi)
89501 Reno (3.9 mi)
89509 Reno (4.1 mi)
89599 Reno (4.3 mi)
89557 Reno (4.3 mi)
89555 Reno (4.3 mi)
89595 Reno (4.3 mi)
89512 Reno (5.2 mi)
89519 Reno (5.5 mi)
89503 Reno (6.2 mi)
89521 Reno (8 mi)
89436 Sparks (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,412 |
| Population density | 2,163 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4896 |
| Longitude | -119.7521 |
| 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 | 51.5% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
46,412
Population
2,163
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$58,228
Median household income
$31,878
Per capita income
$355,900
Median home value
$1,156
Median monthly rent
34.3%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
7,740
Housing units
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,354
Under 5
1,377
1,173
5–9
1,193
1,498
10–14
1,524
1,478
15–19
1,503
1,752
20–24
1,783
4,020
25–34
4,090
3,015
35–44
3,067
2,767
45–54
2,815
1,431
55–59
1,456
1,296
60–64
1,318
2,092
65–74
2,128
832
75–84
847
299
85+
304
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,148 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 36,264 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,502 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.1%
Hispanic or Latino
24.1%
Other race
17.6%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,499 | 40.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,727 | 24.1% |
| Other race | 10,738 | 17.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,468 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 2,387 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,970 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 867 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 483 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $58,228 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
19.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,156 |
| Owner occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter occupied | 65.7% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 35.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.4% |
| Electricity | 43.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,444 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,104 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,152 | 26.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,644 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,464 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,086 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 36.6% |
| Married | 38.4% | 36.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.8%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 1.9% |
| Kindergarten | 578 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,305 | 43.9% |
| High school | 2,514 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,217 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.3%
Education & healthcare
13.1%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
11.5%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.8% |
| Service | 25.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.2% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.0% |
| Carpool | 17.0% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 5.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
23.7%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 23.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,701 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 19.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,681 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 6,441 | 14.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,191 | 11.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 305 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 795 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,347 | 76.2% |
| Born in same state | 34,359 | 74.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,928 | 32.2% |
| Foreign born | 988 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,065 | 23.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,906 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,232 | 7% |
| French | 2,870 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 2,645 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 519 | 1.1% |
| English | 446 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 178 | 0.4% |
| German | 157 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 98 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89502
What city is ZIP code 89502 in?
ZIP code 89502 is primarily assigned to Reno, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89502 in?
ZIP code 89502 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.
Is ZIP code 89502 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 89502 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89502?
15% of residents in ZIP code 89502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89502?
The median home value in ZIP code 89502 is $355,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 89502?
ZIP code 89502 has an estimated population of 46,412 residents, with a density of 2,163 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 89502 in?
ZIP code 89502 observes the PST timezone.