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ZIP 89436

Part of Sparks, NV
Pop. 49,544·Washoe County·9th most expensive ZIP in Nevada
Median rent (all units)
$2,284/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$319
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ZIP 89436 · $2,284
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$3,880
Research median
$2,460/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
$27,408/yr
At $2,284/mo median
Location
CitySparks
StateNV
CountyWashoe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.2% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89436 (Sparks, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,544
Median income
$114,100
Median age
39.2
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
23.2%
21.2%
25.6%
12.7%
17.4%
Under 1823.2%
18–3421.2%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.7%
65+17.4%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
20.1%
White70.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian6.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
21.6%
37.2%
37%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89436 in Sparks, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,776 → $2,284
up 28.6%
Income
$97,633 → $114,100
up 16.9%
Population
46,321 → 49,544
up 7.0%
Renter share
25.7% → 25.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 37%
+3.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 89436 in Sparks, NV paid around $1,776 a month. That figure now sits near $2,284, up 28.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,633 in 2021 to $114,100 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 89436 in Sparks, NV adding about 3,223 residents over the five-year window, up 7.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.1% to 37% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 89436 in Sparks, NV market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 89436 covers Sparks, NV. The median rent here is $2,284/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($114,100/yr), ZIP 89436 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 89436?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 89436 (Sparks, NV) is $2,284. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 89436 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 89436's median rent of $2,284/mo is $319 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 89436 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89436 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nevada, ranking #9 out of 79 ZIPs tracked at $2,284/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89436?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,284/mo in ZIP 89436. The local median household income is $114,100/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89436?

Rent in ZIP 89436 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 89436 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 89436 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,284/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($114,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 89436 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 89436 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of ZIP 89436 households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 89436 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 89436 compare to the rest of Sparks?

ZIP 89436 is pricier than Sparks as a whole. At $2,284/mo, it's $212 above the Sparks citywide median of $2,072/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 89436 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 89436 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,284/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 89436's median household income ($114,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 89436 24%Benchmark 30%
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