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Silver Springs, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89429

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

7,627
18/sq mi
$55,714
Median income
$281,600
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silver Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 435.8 square miles in Silver Springs, Lyon County, Nevada. The area is home to 7,627 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 89429 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89429 sits at $55,714 (33% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $42,258. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $281,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,157 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89429 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 89429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89429.

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 89429, Silver Springs, 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

7,627

Population

435.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89429?

56.6

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$55,714

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$42,258

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89429 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,714 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,773

Total Housing Units

3,394

Occupied Units

379

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$281,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,157

Median Rent

1994

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

-12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89429 have decreased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 218
2021 +16.6% 254
2022 +6.1% 270
2023 +21.8% 329
2024 -12.8% 287

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 89429, employing approximately 445 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,881,000.

75

Businesses

445

Employees

$24.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 21.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 20.0%
Construction 8 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.7%
Wholesale trade 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89429 in? ▼
ZIP code 89429 (Silver Springs) is located in Lyon County, Nevada. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89429? ▼
ZIP code 89429 in Silver Springs, NV has a population of 7,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89429 is $55,714, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89429 is $281,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89429 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89429? ▼
ZIP code 89429 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 445 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89429 are: Retail trade (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89429 decreased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 89429? ▼
In ZIP code 89429, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 89429? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89429 is 33.6 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 89429? ▼
In ZIP code 89429, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89429 is 17.1% 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 Silver Springs, NV

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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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