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ZIP 89521

Population: 41,859 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 89521 is $708,743 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $737,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,481/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$708,743

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$708,743
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+82.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$736,230

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$737,000
Median list price
$739,900
Median price per sqft
$359
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
260
For-sale inventory
223
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
207
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
71

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,481/mo
1-year rent change
+9.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,279/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,837/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,452/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,842/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Sponsored Charter Schools, Washoe County
Schools include
Nevada Connections Academy, BROWN ELEMENTARY, DOUBLE DIAMOND ELEMENTARY, DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL, KENDYL DEPOALI MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
50
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (15.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,516

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
Housing built before 1970
3.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
76.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,712
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 89521State medianUS median
Typical home value$708,743—$288,527
Median sale price$737,000—$325,000
Median days on market50 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,481/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,712—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 89521?
$708,743.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 89521?
$737,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 89521?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 89521?
Typical rent: $2,481/month.
Is ZIP 89521 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 89521. 50 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 89521?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 89521?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 89521 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 89521?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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