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Pahrump, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89061

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

5,252
28/sq mi
$77,991
Median income
$351,900
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 188.2 square miles in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The area is home to 5,252 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 89061 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89061 sits at $77,991 (6% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $40,989. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $351,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,821 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nye County, so you can benchmark 89061 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 89061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89061.

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 89061, 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

5,252

Population

188.2

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89061?

57.2

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

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?

$77,991

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$40,989

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89061 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,991 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,034

Total Housing Units

3,502

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$351,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,821

Median Rent

2004

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

+22.6%

YoY Change (2022)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89061 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.9% 167
2019 +6.8% 178
2020 +1.9% 182
2021 +29.7% 236
2022 +22.6% 289

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 89061, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,845,000.

62

Businesses

155

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.9%
Finance and insurance 7 11.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.8%

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
89048 Pahrump, NV 21,169 8.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89061 in? ▼
ZIP code 89061 (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 89061? ▼
ZIP code 89061 in Pahrump, NV has a population of 5,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89061 is $77,991, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89061 is $351,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89061 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89061? ▼
ZIP code 89061 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89061 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (8), Finance and insurance (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89061 increased by 22.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 89061? ▼
In ZIP code 89061, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 89061? ▼
In ZIP code 89061, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89061 is 3.2% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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