Washoe County GIS Maps
Washoe County, Nevada, has 486,492 residents and covers 6,301.4 square miles. The population grew 15.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Washoe County is 32031.
Reno is the county's largest population center. Washoe County also includes 26 zip codes, 1 public school district and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Washoe County Trends
- Population
- 486,492▴
- Median Home Value
- $496,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 63,412▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Washoe County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Washoe County Population
Washoe County had 486,492 residents in 2020. That was 15.4% higher than in 2010. Washoe County added 147,006 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Reno is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 54% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 77 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Sparks, Reno and Reno.
Population Trend in Washoe County NV
Washoe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Washoe County Zip Codes
Washoe County has 26 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Sparks (89436), Reno (89502) and Reno (89506). Sparks is the largest zip by population, with about 47,393 residents or 10% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 28% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Washoe County NV
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89436 | Sparks | 47,393 | ▴ 28.6% |
| 89502 | Reno | 47,062 | ▴ 8% |
| 89506 | Reno | 43,321 | ▴ 12.9% |
| 89431 | Sparks | 40,219 | ▴ 11.1% |
| 89521 | Reno | 39,119 | ▴ 52.1% |
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Washoe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Washoe County Demographics
Washoe County has a median age of 38.9, which is close to the Nevada average. About 21% of residents are under 18, while 17.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 33.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.4%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Washoe County NV
Median Age
38.9
Under 18
21%
Age 65+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
Washoe County School Districts
Washoe County is served by 1 public school district with 63,412 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Washoe County NV
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County School District | 63,412 | 100% | ▾ -0.6% |
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Washoe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Washoe County Housing & Real Estate
Washoe County has a median home value of $496,600 and a median gross rent of $1,507. About 59% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Nevada median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $696,988 and homes spent about 46 days on the market.
Washoe County Housing Mix
Washoe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Washoe County Housing Trends
Washoe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Washoe County, NV
Washoe County has 20,693 business listings across 1,084 categories. The largest categories in Washoe County business listings are Real Estate Agents (633, 3.1%), Medical Offices (486, 2.3%), and Landmark And Historical Building (319, 1.5%). The full Washoe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Washoe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Washoe County, NV
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 633 | 3.1% |
| Medical Offices | 486 | 2.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 319 | 1.5% |
| Auto Repair | 280 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 271 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 261 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 239 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 225 | 1.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 214 | 1.0% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 203 | 1.0% |
Washoe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| B2B Printing Company | 3D Printing Service | Reno |
| Acadian Rehab | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Reno |
| ASUN Nevada Wolf Shop | Academic Bookstore | Reno |
| Caviata at Kiley Ranch | Accommodation | Sparks |
| Resolve 1040 | Accountant | Reno |
| Reno Revolution | Active Life | Reno |
| Dr. Rachel Abare OMD | Acupuncture | Reno |
| Drug Detox Reno | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Reno |
| Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Nevada | Adoption Services | Reno |
| High Desert Farm Initiative | Adult Education | Reno |
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Washoe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Washoe County Basemaps
Washoe County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Washoe County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Washoe County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Washoe County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.