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ZIP 89434

Part of Sparks, NV
Pop. 27,990·Washoe County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Nevada
Median rent (all units)
$2,061/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$96
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ZIP 89434 · $2,061
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,440
Research median
$2,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,732/yr
At $2,061/mo median
Location
CitySparks
StateNV
CountyWashoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89434 (Sparks, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,990
Median income
$91,507
Median age
37.8
Renters
37%
Age distribution
21.1%
25.8%
22.6%
19%
Under 1821.1%
18–3425.8%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.5%
65+19%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
61%
27.3%
White61%
Black2.2%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian7.1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
25.2%
35.6%
29.1%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89434 in Sparks, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,536 → $2,061
up 34.2%
Income
$73,196 → $91,507
up 25.0%
Population
27,478 → 27,990
up 1.9%
Renter share
37.5% → 37%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 29.1%
+3.7 pts
Median age
40.6 → 37.8
-2.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 89434 in Sparks, NV paid around $1,536 a month. That figure now sits near $2,061, up 34.2% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $91,507 today, compared with $73,196 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 89434 in Sparks, NV adding about 512 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.4% to 29.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 89434 covers Sparks, NV. The median rent here is $2,061/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($91,507/yr), ZIP 89434 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 89434?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 89434 (Sparks, NV) is $2,061. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 89434 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 89434's median rent of $2,061/mo is $96 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 89434 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89434 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nevada, ranking #22 out of 79 ZIPs tracked at $2,061/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89434?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,061/mo in ZIP 89434. The local median household income is $91,507/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89434?

Rent in ZIP 89434 has increased 12.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 89434 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 89434 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,061/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($91,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 89434 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 89434 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of ZIP 89434 households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. ZIP 89434 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 89434 compare to the rest of Sparks?

ZIP 89434 is more affordable than Sparks overall. At $2,061/mo, it's $11 below the Sparks citywide median of $2,072/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 89434 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 89434 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,061/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 89434's median household income ($91,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 89434 27%Benchmark 30%
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