Laughlin, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89029
Clark County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,546
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,294
- Median income Below-median income area
- $290,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laughlin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89029 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89029 (Laughlin, NV) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.1 in 2023 to 214.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada, home to 7,546 residents across 244.2 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89029 reports a modest median household income of $46,294 (44% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,120. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $290,400 (32% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $1,112; owner occupancy is 51.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 89029 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 89029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laughlin, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89029.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 89029, Laughlin, 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
7,546
Population
244.2
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89029?
58.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
6.5%
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?
$46,294
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$33,120
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89029 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Laughlin, NV household income vs. every Nevada ZIP code
Median household income among 148 reporting Nevada ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,294 7th percentile higher than 7% of 148 Nevada ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
5,606housing units
5,606
Total Housing Units
4,495
Occupied Units
1,111
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,400
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,112
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89029 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 139 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 197 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 204 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 89029, employing approximately 7,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,218,000.
138
Businesses
7,026
Employees
$248.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 29.0% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 21.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 89029 vs 86442 →
ZIP 89029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
33,382 residents
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
13,863 residents
- 89029 7,546
Laughlin (89029)
7,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89029 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
$64,551 median income
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
$48,081 median income
- 89029
Laughlin (89029)
$46,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89029 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89029, 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 (7,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 89029 in?
ZIP code 89029 (Laughlin) is located in Clark County, Nevada. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89029?
ZIP code 89029 in Laughlin, NV has a population of 7,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89029?
The median household income in ZIP 89029 is $46,294, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89029?
The median home value in ZIP 89029 is $290,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89029 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89029?
ZIP code 89029 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 7,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89029 are: Accommodation and food services (40), Retail trade (30), Real estate and rental and leasing (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89029 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89029?
In ZIP code 89029, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 89029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89029 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89029?
In ZIP code 89029, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89029 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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