ZIP Code · NV

ZIP 89512

Part of Reno, NV

Pop. 28,030·Washoe County·57th most expensive ZIP in Nevada

Median rent (all units)

$1,651/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

-$281

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ZIP 89512 · $1,651

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,680

Research median

$1,700/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 89512 usually run 1% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in August, about $31 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 89512 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Nevada

Rent in ZIP 89512 changed +6.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.0%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 89512 rose 33.6% while median household income rose 25.4% ($38,120 to $47,807). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 89512 is 45% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($47,807) is $1,195 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,170); a 1-bedroom is $1,350.

Rank in Reno

2nd cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Reno.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 89512. 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

$19,812/yr

At $1,651/mo median

Location

CityReno

StateNV

CountyWashoe County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89512 (Reno, NV) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,030

Median income

$47,807

Median age

32.8

Renters

71.4%

Age distribution

19.7%

32.8%

20.5%

15.5%

Under 1819.7%

18–3432.8%

35–5420.5%

55–6411.5%

65+15.5%

Gender

51.8%

48.2%

Male51.8%

Female48.2%

Race & ethnicity

43%

41.7%

White43%

Black5.1%

Hispanic41.7%

Asian6.8%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

21.5%

25.9%

30.2%

22.3%

No HS diploma21.5%

HS diploma25.9%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+22.3%

Housing tenure

28.6%

71.4%

Owner28.6%

Renter71.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89512 in Reno, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,243 → $1,651

up 32.8%

Income

$41,763 → $47,807

up 14.5%

Population

27,999 → 28,030

up 0.1%

Renter share

71% → 71.4%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

19.8% → 22.3%

+2.5 pts

Median age

31.2 → 32.8

+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 89512 in Reno, NV stood at $1,243 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,651, reflecting a 32.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $47,807 today, compared with $41,763 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.3% of adults here, versus 19.8% in 2021. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 89512 covers Reno, NV. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($47,807/yr), ZIP 89512 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 89512. The local median household income is $47,807/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89512?

Rent in ZIP 89512 has risen 6.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 89512?

Asking rents in ZIP 89512 are usually lowest in December, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $31 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 89512?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 89512 rose 33.6% while median household income rose 25.4%, from $38,120 to $47,807. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 89512 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89512 is one of the more affordable among Nevada ZIP codes for rent, ranking #57 of 82 at $1,651/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 89512 changed +6.7%, against a typical +2.0% across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks.