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Pahrump, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89060

Nye County, Nevada — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,227
9/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$261,100
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pahrump pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89060 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1203.2 square miles in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The area is home to 10,227 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 89060 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89060 sits at $50,000 (40% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $30,516. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $261,100 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $989 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89060 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89060 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 89060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89060.

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 89060, 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

10,227

Population

1203.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89060?

51.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$30,516

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89060 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,572

Total Housing Units

4,866

Occupied Units

706

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$261,100

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$989

Median Rent

1998

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89060 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 178
2021 +21.4% 216
2022 +20.7% 261
2023 -9.0% 238
2024 +7.3% 255

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 89060, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,466,000.

142

Businesses

1,254

Employees

$56.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 14.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 13.4%
Retail trade 18 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.0%
Manufacturing 8 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.9%
Wholesale trade 6 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89060 in? ▼
ZIP code 89060 (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 89060? ▼
ZIP code 89060 in Pahrump, NV has a population of 10,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89060 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89060 is $261,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89060 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89060? ▼
ZIP code 89060 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89060 are: Construction (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19), Retail trade (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89060 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 89060? ▼
In ZIP code 89060, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89060? ▼
In ZIP code 89060, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89060 is 19.7% 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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