ZIP Code 89521, Nevada
ZIP Code 89521 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 89521 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Storey County / Washoe County, Nevada. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 41,859. The land area covers 93.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,859 | ±1,674 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,848 | ±678 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 17,782 | ±632 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,848 | ±678 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 934 | ±255 |
| Median Home Value | $667,700 | ±$13,050 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,147 | ±$81 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,181 | ±$6,133 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,349 | ±$2,659 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,086 | ±981 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,270 | ±1,100 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.6% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,112 (2024)
ID: 211204
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
PO BOX 176, VIRGINIA CITY NV 89440-0176
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SPARKS, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SPARKS, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sparks, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | RENO, NV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RENO, NV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carrington College-Reno
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College | 8.7 mi away | 5580 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV, 89511 |
7753352900
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SOUTH VALLEYS LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 15650A WEDGE PARKWAY, RENO, NV, 89511 |
(775) 851-5190
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Unitek College - Reno
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College | 9.3 mi away | 5250 South Virginia Street Suite 100, Reno, NV, 89502-6057 | — |
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SIERRA VIEW LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 4001 S. VIRGINIA (RENO TOWN MALL), RENO, NV, 89502 |
(775) 827-3232
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Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 4020 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV, 89502 |
7757847171
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DAYTON VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 321 OLD DAYTON VALLEY ROAD, DAYTON, NV, 89403 |
(775) 246-6212
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Milan Institute-Sparks
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 950 Industrial Way, Sparks, NV, 89431 |
7753487200
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DOWNTOWN RENO LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 301 S CENTER ST, RENO, NV, 89501 |
(775) 327-8300
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International Academy of Style
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 2295 Market st, Reno, NV, 89502-1559 |
7758239003
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SPARKS LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 1125 12TH STREET, SPARKS, NV, 89431 |
(775) 352-3200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at VIRGINIA CITY, NV US, located 4.3 miles from ZCTA5 89521. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.9° | 27.0° | 33.9° | 1.82" | 13.0" |
| February | 43.1° | 28.6° | 35.9° | 2.06" | 8.7" |
| March | 49.0° | 32.9° | 40.9° | 1.60" | 9.3" |
| April | 54.6° | 35.7° | 45.2° | 0.54" | 2.3" |
| May | 63.9° | 44.0° | 53.9° | 0.74" | 0.7" |
| June | 74.3° | 52.8° | 63.5° | 0.55" | 0.2" |
| July | 83.8° | 61.5° | 72.6° | 0.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 60.1° | 71.2° | 0.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 53.1° | 63.5° | 0.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.3° | 42.5° | 51.9° | 0.65" | 0.3" |
| November | 48.8° | 32.7° | 40.8° | 1.07" | 2.4" |
| December | 40.3° | 26.4° | 33.4° | 1.95" | 9.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Silver City CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Washoe Valley CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Dayton CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Sparks city | City | 14.2 mi | — |
| Reno city | City | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 89521. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.