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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
$61,367
Median income
$304,900
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pahrump pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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.

ZIP code 89048 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.4 square miles in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The area is home to 21,169 residents, producing a population density of 107 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 89048 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89048 sits at $61,367 (26% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $33,720. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $304,900 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89048 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nye County, so you can benchmark 89048 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 89048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89048.

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 89048, Pahrump, 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

21,169

Population

198.4

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89048?

51.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$61,367

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$33,720

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89048 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,367 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,750

Total Housing Units

10,782

Occupied Units

968

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$304,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
89061 Pahrump, NV 5,252 8.1 mi

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Nye County Pahrump, NV Nevada

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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Official Data Resources for Pahrump, NV

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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