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ZIP Code 89412

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

288
Population
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 89412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Gerlach, Washoe County, Nevada. The area is home to 288 residents, 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 89412 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89412 sits at , while per-capita income is $8,765. The poverty rate stands at 78.8% and the unemployment rate at 44.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 50.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 89412 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 →

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 89412, Gerlach, 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

288

Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89412?

50.4

Median Age

78.8%

Male

21.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 21.2%
African American 57.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 21.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$8,765

Per Capita Income

78.8%

Poverty Rate

44.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

58

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.0%
Renter 50.0%

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 89412, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,445,000.

7

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 57.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89412 in?
ZIP code 89412 (Gerlach) is located in Washoe County, Nevada. Washoe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washoe-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89412?
ZIP code 89412 in Gerlach, NV has a population of 288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89412 is African American at 57.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89412?
ZIP code 89412 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89412?
In ZIP code 89412, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 89412?
In ZIP code 89412, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89412 is 78.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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