PlainZIP

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
$46,294
Median income
$290,400
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Nevada average), while per-capita income is $33,120. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $290,400 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,112 monthly, and 51.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 89029 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 89029?

58.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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

$33,120

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89029 ranks nationally

Laughlin, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,294 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,606

Total Housing Units

4,495

Occupied Units

1,111

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$290,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89029 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 89029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
86442 Bullhead City, AZ 33,382 7.3 mi
86426 Fort Mohave, AZ 13,863 10.7 mi

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Pop: 70,123
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Pop: 64,096
89031 standard
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Pop: 60,589
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Pop: 58,794
89123 standard
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Pop: 56,300

Related Areas

Clark County Laughlin, NV Nevada

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.