ZIP 89521 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Reno city, NV (89521)

Median Income

$125,505

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,515

Wealth inflow

Population

40,537

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,515 for ZIP 89521 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.2%+12% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-69% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.5%-70% vs US avg

1,115

Establishments

14,909

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade14.5%
Transportation, utilities5.4%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.4%
Professional, scientific, management14.8%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.2%
Other services3.1%
Public administration5.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 89521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 18.9%, median income rose 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.8%.

Median Income

$125,505

+67% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate