ZIP Code 89049

ZIP code 89049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4545.0 square miles in Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada. The area is home to 2,727 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 89049 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89049 sits at $45,260 (45% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $33,654. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $146,700 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89049 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 →