Las Vegas, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89179
Clark County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,340
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $108,993
- Median income Above-median income area
- $456,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Vegas pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89179 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89179 covers 307.9 square miles in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,340 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89179 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,993 (32% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,078. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $456,500 (6% above the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $2,237; 78.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 89179 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 89179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Vegas, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89179.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 89179, Las Vegas, 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
2,340
Population
307.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89179?
36.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
19.2%
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?
$108,993
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$41,078
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89179 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Las Vegas, 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)
$108,993 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
4,038housing units
4,038
Total Housing Units
4,000
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$2,237
Median Rent
2013
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 89179, employing approximately 294 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,943,000.
79
Businesses
294
Employees
$12.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Information | 3 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.8% |
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 89179 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89139
Las Vegas (89139)
30,477 residents
- 89178
Las Vegas (89178)
27,588 residents
- 89141
Las Vegas (89141)
25,150 residents
- 89179 2,340
Las Vegas (89179)
2,340 residents
- 89161 184
Las Vegas (89161)
184 residents
- 89026 150
Jean (89026)
150 residents
- 89054 105
Sloan (89054)
105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89179 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89179 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89141
Las Vegas (89141)
$122,339 median income
- 89179
Las Vegas (89179)
$108,993 median income
- 89178
Las Vegas (89178)
$108,806 median income
- 89139
Las Vegas (89139)
$99,815 median income
- 89161
Las Vegas (89161)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89179 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89179, 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 (2,340 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 89179 in?
ZIP code 89179 (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 89179?
ZIP code 89179 in Las Vegas, NV has a population of 2,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89179?
The median household income in ZIP 89179 is $108,993, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89179?
The median home value in ZIP 89179 is $456,500, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89179?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89179 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89179?
ZIP code 89179 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89179?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89179 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89179?
In ZIP code 89179, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 89179?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89179 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89179?
In ZIP code 89179, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89179?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89179 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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