New Washoe City is named after the older, much smaller nearby locale of Washoe City, commonly referred to as Old Washoe City, which clusters around the northwest side of Little Washoe Lake. New Washoe City is probably best known for its nearby proximity to Washoe Lake, Little Washoe Lake and the adjacent Washoe Lake State Park. New Washoe City is connected to the Reno-Carson City corridor and U.S. Highway 395 by Eastlake Boulevard (former State Route 428).
New Washoe City's ZIP code is 89704 and is associated with Washoe Valley.
New Washoe City is located at 39°17'N, 119°46'W [1] (39.30133, -119.77178) and has a population of approximately 2,875 [2]. The town is located at an elevation of 5096 feet (1553.25 m).