PlainZIP

Schurz, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89427

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

746
1/sq mi
$49,167
Median income
$95,900
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schurz pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schurz, Mineral County, Nevada, home to just 746 residents across 621.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89427 reports a modest median household income of $49,167 (41% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $30,281. Local economic indicators show a 23.4% poverty rate alongside 11.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $95,900 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $592 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is -. Nevada and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 89427, not the raw numbers alone.

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 →

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 89427, Schurz, 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

746

Population

621.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89427?

31.2

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 85.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$49,167

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$30,281

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89427 ranks nationally

Schurz, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,167 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

407

Total Housing Units

362

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$95,900

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$592

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 89427, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,424,000.

3

Businesses

22

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 89427 in? ▼
ZIP code 89427 (Schurz) is located in Mineral County, Nevada. Mineral County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mineral-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89427? ▼
ZIP code 89427 in Schurz, NV has a population of 746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89427 is $49,167, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89427 is $95,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89427 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89427? ▼
ZIP code 89427 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89427? ▼
In ZIP code 89427, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 89427? ▼
In ZIP code 89427, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89427 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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