Question 1

Is 89502 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89502 in Reno has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Reno city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 89502 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 89502?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89502 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 89502. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 89502 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Reno. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 89502?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 89502 is approximately $439K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 89502 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 89502 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 89502 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 89502 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Reno. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 89502 scores similarly to the middle tier of Reno neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Reno — ZIP 89502

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
E. OTIS VAUGHN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ECHO LODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
EDWARD L. PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
LIBBY BOOTH ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
ROGER CORBETT ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SMITHRIDGE S.T.E.M. ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
VETERANS MEMORIAL S.T.E.M. ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
EDWIN S. DODSON ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
HIDDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
DONNER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
Bailey Charter School	KG–06	—	—	—
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy	PK–06	—	—	—
Academy For Career Education	09–12	—	—	—
ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH	09–12	—	—	—