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ZIP Code 89008

Lincoln County, Nevada — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,508
0/sq mi
$207,500
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5026.7 square miles in Caliente, Lincoln County, Nevada. The area is home to 1,508 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 89008 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89008 sits at , while per-capita income is $38,020. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $207,500 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 61.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 89008 sits relative to Nevada and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 89008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89008.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 89008?

37.8

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

716

Total Housing Units

466

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$207,500

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$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.

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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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