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 Low-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $261,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89060 (Pahrump, NV) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.6 in 2023 to 255.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89060 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada, home to 10,227 residents across 1203.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89060 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (40% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,516. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $261,100 (39% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $989; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nevada and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 89060.
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 89060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pahrump, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89060.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 89060, 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
10,227
Population
1203.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89060?
51.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
9.8%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$30,516
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 89060 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)
$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
5,572housing units
5,572
Total Housing Units
4,866
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,100
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89060, 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 (10,227 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 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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