Pahrump, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89048
Nye County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,169
- 107/sq mi High-density area
- $61,367
- Median income Below-median income area
- $304,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pahrump pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 107
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89048 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 89048 (Pahrump, NV) rose +15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.9 in 2023 to 249.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89048 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada, with 21,169 residents across 198.4 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89048 reports a modest median household income of $61,367 (26% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,720. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $304,900 (29% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $1,320; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nye County, so 89048 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 89048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pahrump, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89048.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 89048, Pahrump, 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
21,169
Population
198.4
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89048?
51.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
7.2%
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?
$61,367
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,720
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89048 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Pahrump, 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)
$61,367 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
11,750housing units
11,750
Total Housing Units
10,782
Occupied Units
968
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,900
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
1999
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
+15.6%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89048 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 196 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 229 |
| 2023 | -5.7% | 216 |
| 2024 | +15.6% | 250 |
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 498 business establishments in ZIP 89048, employing approximately 5,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,803,000.
498
Businesses
5,171
Employees
$210.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 60 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.2% |
| Information | 10 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 89048 vs 89061 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89061 | Pahrump, NV | 5,252 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89048, 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 (21,169 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 89048 in?
ZIP code 89048 (Pahrump) is located in Nye County, Nevada. Nye County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nye-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89048?
ZIP code 89048 in Pahrump, NV has a population of 21,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89048?
The median household income in ZIP 89048 is $61,367, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89048?
The median home value in ZIP 89048 is $304,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89048 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89048?
ZIP code 89048 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 5,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89048 are: Health care and social assistance (86), Retail trade (71), Construction (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89048 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 89048?
In ZIP code 89048, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 89048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89048 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89048?
In ZIP code 89048, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89048 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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