Caliente, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89008
Lincoln County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,508
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $207,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Caliente pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89008 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89008 covers 5026.7 square miles in Caliente, Lincoln County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,508 residents on file, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 89008, but per-capita income is $38,020. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,500 (52% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $692; owner occupancy is 61.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nevada and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 89008.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 89008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caliente, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89008.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89008, Caliente, NV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,508
Population
5026.7
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89008?
37.8
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$38,020
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
716housing units
716
Total Housing Units
466
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,500
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$692
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 89008, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,328,000.
25
Businesses
219
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 28.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 20.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89008, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,508 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 89008 in?
ZIP code 89008 (Caliente) is located in Lincoln County, Nevada. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89008?
ZIP code 89008 in Caliente, NV has a population of 1,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89008?
The median home value in ZIP 89008 is $207,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89008 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89008?
ZIP code 89008 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89008 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89008?
In ZIP code 89008, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89008?
In ZIP code 89008, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89008 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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