ZIP Code · NV

ZIP 89511

Part of Reno, NV

Pop. 30,956·Washoe County·15th most expensive ZIP in Nevada

Median rent (all units)

$2,208/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.8%

Month-over-Month

+2.5%

vs US Median

+$276

Reported rents

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ZIP 89511 · $2,208

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,580

1 BR

$1,820

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR+

$3,610

Research median

$2,290/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 89511 usually run 1.9% below trend in January and 2.1% above it in July, about $88 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 89511 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Nevada

Rent in ZIP 89511 changed +11.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($124,130) is $3,103 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,290); a 3-bedroom is $3,110.

Rank in Reno

6th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Reno.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 89509, 8 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,738/mo), about $5,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 89511. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,496/yr

At $2,208/mo median

Location

CityReno

StateNV

CountyWashoe County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89511 (Reno, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,956

Median income

$124,130

Median age

Renters

30.7%

Age distribution

17.9%

16.5%

25.6%

15.5%

24.5%

Under 1817.9%

18–3416.5%

35–5425.6%

55–6415.5%

65+24.5%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

74.3%

White74.3%

Black1.7%

Hispanic11%

Asian8%

Other5.1%

Education (25+)

16.5%

27.9%

51.9%

No HS diploma3.8%

HS diploma16.5%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+51.9%

Housing tenure

69.3%

30.7%

Owner69.3%

Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89511 in Reno, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,635 → $2,208

up 35.0%

Income

$111,410 → $124,130

up 11.4%

Population

28,807 → 30,956

up 7.5%

Renter share

30.4% → 30.7%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

52.7% → 51.9%

-0.8 pts

Median age

45.2 → 46

+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 89511 in Reno, NV has increased by $573 per month, settling near $2,208 after starting the period at $1,635. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,410 in 2021 to $124,130 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,807 to 30,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.5% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 89511 in Reno, NV market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 89511 covers Reno, NV. The median rent here is $2,208/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($124,130/yr), ZIP 89511 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89511?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,208/mo in ZIP 89511. The local median household income is $124,130/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89511?

Rent in ZIP 89511 has risen 11.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 89511?

Asking rents in ZIP 89511 are usually lowest in January, about 1.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $88 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 89511 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89511 is one of the pricier among Nevada ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 82 at $2,208/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 89511 changed +11.9%, against a typical +2.0% across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks.