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Reno city, NV

ZIP Code 89512 — Reno city, NV Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
28,133
Median Income
$45,284
-40% vs US avg
Home Value
$318,400
-9% vs US avg
Median Rent
$979
-16% vs US avg
Median Age
32.8 yrs
-16% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanIrishItalian
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Location
Coordinates
39.5510, -119.8011
Elevation
4,987 ft
Land Area
6.3 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
28,133
Density
N/A
Median income
$45,284
-40% vs US avg
Home value
$318,400
-9% vs US avg
Median rent
$979
-16% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 89512

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What to know about ZIP 89512

ZIP code 89512 covers Reno, NV in Washoe County with a population of about 28,133.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 775; U.S. House district NV-2; the RENO media market.

Local search focus: University

Reno, NV sits in a university / college context (near nevada system of higher education-system office (0.6 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Reno, NV

Median household income in ZIP 89512 is about $45,284 — about 40% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.1%; unemployment rate near 6.3%; 18.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 89512

Median home value is about $318,400 — about 9% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $979 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 29.2% (about 36.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 89512 in Reno, NV, a household would need roughly $88,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,045. That is about 94% above the local median household income ($45,284), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Reno city, NV as Relatively High (composite score 96.7), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are wildfire (99.0) and flood (94.5). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Reno city, NV show little to no average snow and around 8.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,052 for ZIP 89512 (Reno city, NV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport RNO (4.0 miles (6.4 km)) · Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office (0.6 miles (1.0 km)) · Lassen Volcanic National Park (107.1 miles (172.3 km)) · VA: Reno Vet Center (2.3 miles (3.7 km))

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