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ZIP Code 89501

Washoe, Nevada

ZCTA 89501

Juniper

ZIP Code 89501 is in the highest 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 3% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$33,963

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

12.19×

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.2

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 89501, in Washoe, Nevada.

The basics

Total Population

3,507

Median Age

54.5

Population Density

5,983.93

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$1,929

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.47%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,245

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

59.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.3

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

91.2

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 89501: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 89501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 89501 is $1,929, an effective rate of 0.47% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 89501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 89501 cost about 12.19× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 89501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 89501 is $1,245 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 89501?
ZIP Code 89501 has a population of 3,507, about 5,983.93 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 54.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 89501?
ZIP Code 89501 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.7°F, winter lows around 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 89501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 89501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.2 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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