| City: | Reno, Nevada |
| Names to Avoid: | Univ Nv Reno |
| County: | Washoe County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:29 AM |
| Population: | 1,023 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 39.5297, -119.8129 |
| Land Area: | 0.209 sq mi |
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The University of Nevada, Reno, the state's original land-grant university founded in 1874, operates under dedicated ZIP code 89557 on its historic campus. The university began in Elko with just seven students and moved to Reno in 1885, opening Morrill Hall in 1886. It remained Nevada's only four-year academic institution until 1965 when what became UNLV separated into its own university. The campus spans 0.12 square miles on Virginia Street in the heart of Reno.
The 2020 Census counted 1,023 residents within this ZIP code, with 752 living in non-institutional group quarters, likely campus dormitories. A median age of 20.9 years reflects the student population, with 100% renter-occupied housing and a median gross rent of $1,390. Census data shows 232 employed in educational and healthcare services.
Four delivery codes route mail to University of Nevada Reno buildings. The university is recognized as an R1 Carnegie Research institution. Reno is the valid mailing city for this educational designation.
| Population: | 1,023 |
| Median Age: | 20.9 |
| Housing Units: | 165 |
| Establishments: | 32 |
| Employment: | 402 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 89557 has 1,023 residents and 157 households (average 1.73 persons per household). The median age is 20.9 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,023Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 546Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,894.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 157Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 546 | 707 | 546 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,023 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.9
Male Median Age: 21.2
Female Median Age: 20.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 2 | 0 | 221 | 113 | 82 | 43 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 1 | 206 | 126 | 93 | 34 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 1 | 427 | 239 | 175 | 77 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 681 | 67.56% |
| Black: | 39 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic:* | 134 | 13.29% |
| Asian: | 132 | 13.10% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 21 | 2.08% |
| Total: | 1,008 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 524 | 51.22% | 21.2 years |
| Females: | 499 | 48.78% | 20.7 years |
| Total: | 1,023 | 100% | 20.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 502 | 91.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 12 | 2.20% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 32 | 5.86% |
| Total Population: | 546 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 514 | 94.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 32 | 5.86% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $19,674, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,674 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,731 | $19,674 |
| Employed: | 257 | 47.07% |
| Unemployed: | 29 | 5.31% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 260 | 47.62% |
| Total: | 546 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 99 | 38.52% |
| Service: | 80 | 31.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 78 | 30.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 257 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,447, which is modestly greater than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,447. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 45 | 63.38% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 26 | 36.62% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,390 | $1,447 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
In 2024, 77.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 91.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 22.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 26.21% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 51.46% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 103 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 77.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 502 | 90.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 19 | 3.42% |
| No Insurance: | 34 | 6.13% |
| Total: | 555 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 521 | 93.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 523 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 523 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 89557 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 32 business establishments, employing about 428 people with an annual payroll of $15,034,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 32Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,813,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,034,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 428Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89557 is located in Washoe County, Nevada, within the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39900) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 425,417 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 89557. It covers 0.209 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Reno, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 425,417Source: Census |
| MSA: | Reno, NV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.209 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55829.71 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3260600Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Reno city; NevadaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 89557 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.