Sun Valley
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada

Sun Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washoe County, Nevada, with 21,178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,718 ft (1,438 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Golden Valley, 2.5 miles W.
- 21,178residents (2020 Census)
- 4,718 ftelevation · 1,438 m
- 14.6 sq miland area · 37.7 km²
- 1,453 / sq mipopulation density
- 89433ZIP code
About Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 21,178 at the 2020 census. It is north of Reno and is part of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.
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Living in Sun Valley
- Median household income
- $77,446
- Median home value
- $349,100
- Median rent
- $1,214/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Sun Valley had 21,178 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,178 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,453 per sq mi (561 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sun Valley at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21,178 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.57 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6103° N, 119.7771° W |
| ZIP code | 89433 |
| Official website | clarkcountynv.gov/depts/admin_services/tlservices/Pages/Sunrise%20Manor%20Town%20Advisory%20Board.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3271600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sun Valley
- Golden Valley2.5 mi W
- Sparks4.1 mi SE
- Reno5.7 mi SW
- Lemmon Valley6.1 mi NW
- Spanish Springs6.5 mi NE
- Mogul10.1 mi SW
- Cold Springs12.1 mi NW
- Verdi12.5 mi SW
- Verdi, CA14.3 mi SW
- Floriston, CA19.7 mi SW
- Washoe Valley22.0 mi S
- Virginia City22.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley
What county is Sun Valley in?
Sun Valley is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Sun Valley, NV?
21,178 people lived in Sun Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sun Valley, NV?
The ZIP code of Sun Valley is 89433.
What is the elevation of Sun Valley?
4,718 feet (1,438 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sun Valley?
Golden Valley (2.5 mi), Sparks (4.1 mi), Reno (5.7 mi), Lemmon Valley (6.1 mi), Spanish Springs (6.5 mi).
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