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Sun Valley, NV
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89433.
Population
22,228
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,525
ZIP codes
1
Sun Valley and its ZIP codes
Sun Valley at a glance
- Sun Valley is about 53 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $77,446, close to the Nevada median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,100 (20% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for Sun Valley, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sun Valley, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,446
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$349,100
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,783), Irish Americans (2,118), German Americans (1,680).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washoe County. PPP loans are for Sun Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,201
243,154 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,639
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.76B
FY 2026, $9,794 per person
PPP loans
$3.35M
125 loans, 471 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sun Valley, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled18.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sun Valley, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
2,145
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,357
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
8.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sun Valley, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
ZIP codes in Sun Valley
1 in or overlapping Sun Valley. Population shown
Cities near Sun Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| SparksCity | 4.2 mi | 36.5 |
| Lemmon ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 15.9 |
| Spanish SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 55.6 |
| RenoCity | 7.3 mi | 109 |
| MogulCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| VerdiCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Cold SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Verdi, CACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Floriston, CACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Washoe ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
| Virginia CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Sierra Brooks, CACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| Chilcoot-Vinton, CACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.2 |
| SutcliffeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10 |
| Loyalton, CACity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sun Valley, NV in?
- Sun Valley is in Washoe County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Sun Valley, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sun Valley include 89433.
- What is the population of Sun Valley, NV?
- About 22,228 people live in Sun Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sun Valley?
- Nearby places include Golden Valley (2.7 mi), Sparks (4.2 mi), Lemmon Valley (5.8 mi), Spanish Springs (6.8 mi), Reno (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023