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Carson City, NV
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Carson City, Nevada.
Population
58,384
Land area
145sq mi
People per sq mi
404
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Carson City
Carson City at a glance
- Carson City is about 14 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- It is the 4th most populous of 17 counties in Nevada.
- Households here earn a median of $72,355 a year, 8% less than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $453,000 (4% above Nevada) and median rent is $1,248 a month.
Local data for Carson City, NV
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices3
- Parks33
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants202
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places39
Housing and community stats
Carson City, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,355
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$453,000
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,248/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,451), German Americans (6,996), Irish Americans (6,478).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,522
32,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,076
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$842M
FY 2026, $14,354 per person
PPP loans
$163M
1,586 loans, 17,738 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$626K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carson City, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carson City, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,648
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
186
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone39 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carson City, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carson City
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carson City, NV?
- Carson City is the largest city or town in Carson City, with about 58,384 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carson City?
- Carson City includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 89701, 89703, 89706.
- What is the population of Carson City, NV?
- About 58,384 people live in Carson City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carson City?
- Carson City borders Washoe County, Placer County, CA, Lyon County, Douglas County, Storey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023