ZIP Code 89042

ZIP code 89042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 374.1 square miles in Panaca, Lincoln County, Nevada. The area is home to 1,010 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 89042 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89042 sits at $64,083 (23% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $39,860. The poverty rate stands at 1.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $263,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89042 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 →