89434 ZIP Code — Sparks, NV
Washoe County, Nevada
ZIP code 89434 is located in Sparks, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 125.46 square miles and serves a population of 27,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
About ZIP code 89434
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $82,752. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,151
population
125.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89434
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sparks | Acceptable |
| Sparks | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
89436 Sparks (5.7 mi)
89431 Sparks (7.2 mi)
89441 Sparks (8.2 mi)
89437 Sparks (9 mi)
89502 Reno (9.6 mi)
89512 Reno (10.5 mi)
89501 Reno (11 mi)
89557 Reno (11.4 mi)
89555 Reno (11.4 mi)
89595 Reno (11.4 mi)
89599 Reno (11.4 mi)
89503 Reno (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,151 |
| Population density | 216 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 125.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5726 |
| Longitude | -119.6066 |
| 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 | 31.8% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
27,151
Population
216
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$82,752
Median household income
$39,367
Per capita income
$405,500
Median home value
$1,708
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
7,510
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
823
Under 5
824
696
5–9
698
820
10–14
822
852
15–19
854
919
20–24
920
2,097
25–34
2,102
1,556
35–44
1,559
1,650
45–54
1,653
739
55–59
740
792
60–64
794
1,475
65–74
1,477
668
75–84
669
476
85+
476
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,570 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 21,581 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,241 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.4%
Hispanic or Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
10%
Other race
7%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,254 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,190 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,131 | 10% |
| Other race | 2,184 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,581 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 515 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 269 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 217 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 35.8% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.1% | 32.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $82,752 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k–$300k
15.0%
$300k–$500k
54.1%
$500k–$1M
20.0%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,708 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.4% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,552 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 947 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,155 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,991 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,127 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,630 | 34.1% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 27.4% |
| Married | 46.3% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 195 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,776 | 47.9% |
| High school | 1,238 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,522 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Retail trade
10.8%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Professional & management
9.5%
Construction
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
6.0%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 16.3% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
4.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,808 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,504 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,872 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,217 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 412 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,010 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,525 | 86.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,642 | 35.5% |
| Foreign born | 485 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,141 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,147 | 68.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,560 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 3,001 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 686 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 550 | 2% |
| English | 360 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 350 | 1.3% |
| German | 159 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89434
What city is ZIP code 89434 in?
ZIP code 89434 is primarily assigned to Sparks, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89434 in?
ZIP code 89434 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89434?
The median home value in ZIP code 89434 is $405,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 89434?
ZIP code 89434 has an estimated population of 27,151 residents, with a density of 216 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 89434?
The median household income in ZIP code 89434 is $82,752, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 89434 in?
ZIP code 89434 observes the PST timezone.