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ZIP Code 89161

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

184
4/sq mi
$51,250
Median income
$850,600
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Las Vegas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.7 square miles in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The area is home to 184 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 89161 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89161 sits at $51,250 (38% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $42,241. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $850,600 (98% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 89161 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 →

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 89161, Las Vegas, 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

184

Population

49.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89161?

69.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$42,241

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89161 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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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 82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

267

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$850,600

Median Home Value

+98% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 89161, employing approximately 274 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,597,000.

17

Businesses

274

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 17.6%

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 89161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89161 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 89161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 89161 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
89178 Las Vegas, NV 27,588 4.4 mi
89148 Las Vegas, NV 39,712 5.0 mi
89135 Las Vegas, NV 24,144 7.0 mi
89179 Las Vegas, NV 2,340 7.5 mi
89113 Las Vegas, NV 23,800 7.0 mi
89004 Blue Diamond, NV 313 8.4 mi
89147 Las Vegas, NV 49,778 9.1 mi
89117 Las Vegas, NV 55,416 10.9 mi
89118 Las Vegas, NV 19,318 9.9 mi
89146 Las Vegas, NV 19,071 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89161 in?
ZIP code 89161 (Las Vegas) is located in Clark County, Nevada. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89161?
ZIP code 89161 in Las Vegas, NV has a population of 184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89161?
The median household income in ZIP 89161 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89161?
The median home value in ZIP 89161 is $850,600, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89161 is White at 87.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89161?
ZIP code 89161 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89161?
In ZIP code 89161, 82.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 89161?
In ZIP code 89161, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89161 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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