89521 ZIP Code — Reno, NV
Washoe County, Nevada
ZIP code 89521 is located in Reno, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 93.01 square miles and serves a population of 38,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
About ZIP code 89521
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $584,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $116,246.
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 high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,484
population
93.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89521 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89521
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Reno | Acceptable |
| Reno | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
89502 Reno (8 mi)
89511 Reno (9.9 mi)
89704 Washoe Valley (10.5 mi)
89509 Reno (10.8 mi)
89431 Sparks (11.2 mi)
89519 Reno (11.3 mi)
89501 Reno (11.7 mi)
89595 Reno (12 mi)
89557 Reno (12 mi)
89599 Reno (12 mi)
89555 Reno (12 mi)
89512 Reno (13.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,484 |
| Population density | 414 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 93.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3856 |
| Longitude | -119.6869 |
| 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 | 20.0% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.2% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
38,484
Population
414
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$116,246
Median household income
$53,904
Per capita income
$584,600
Median home value
$1,999
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
11,662
Housing units
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,072
Under 5
1,083
1,021
5–9
1,032
1,505
10–14
1,520
1,231
15–19
1,243
768
20–24
776
2,378
25–34
2,403
2,568
35–44
2,593
2,760
45–54
2,788
1,310
55–59
1,323
1,287
60–64
1,300
2,162
65–74
2,183
904
75–84
914
179
85+
181
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,884 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 29,600 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,523 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,693 | 69.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,590 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 3,477 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,887 | 7% |
| Other race | 1,305 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 576 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 531 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 312 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.0% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.2% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
9.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k+
16.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.4% |
| $200k+ | 16.4% |
| Median income | $116,246 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
4.5%
$300k–$500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
59.4%
$1M+
6.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $584,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,999 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 40.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.0% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,255 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,457 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,995 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,473 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,890 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,633 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 24.9% |
| Married | 58.9% | 51.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
17.3%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
20.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 664 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 427 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,915 | 40.0% |
| High school | 2,282 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,511 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
12.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
3.7%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.6% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 5.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,652 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.5% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,329 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,678 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 453 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 518 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 682 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,632 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 33,198 | 86.3% |
| Born in different state | 11,985 | 31.1% |
| Foreign born | 434 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,852 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,012 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,356 | 13.9% |
| Italian | 4,946 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 1,591 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 679 | 1.8% |
| English | 514 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 231 | 0.6% |
| German | 213 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89521
What city is ZIP code 89521 in?
ZIP code 89521 is primarily assigned to Reno, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89521 in?
ZIP code 89521 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 89521?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89521?
The median home value in ZIP code 89521 is $584,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 89521?
The median household income in ZIP code 89521 is $116,246, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 89521?
ZIP code 89521 has an estimated population of 38,484 residents, with a density of 414 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 89521 in?
ZIP code 89521 observes the PST timezone.