Virginia City, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89440
Storey County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 947
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $159,438
- Median income Above-median income area
- $456,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virginia City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89440 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 89440 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada, home to just 947 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89440 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,438 (92% above the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,701. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $456,900 (6% above the average Nevada ZIP); 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. The page surfaces 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 89440 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 89440
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia City, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89440.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
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 89440, Virginia City, 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
947
Population
37.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89440?
58.2
Median Age
64.8%
Male
35.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$159,438
Median Household Income
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$76,701
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 89440 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Virginia City, 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)
$159,438 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
513housing units
513
Total Housing Units
450
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,900
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 89440, employing approximately 406 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,744,000.
66
Businesses
406
Employees
$14.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 24.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.5% |
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 89440 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89521
Reno (89521)
25,716 residents
- 89706
Carson City (89706)
19,510 residents
- 89440 947
Virginia City (89440)
947 residents
- 89428 179
Silver City (89428)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89440 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 89440 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89440
Virginia City (89440)
$159,438 median income
- 89521
Reno (89521)
$127,181 median income
- 89428
Silver City (89428)
$68,750 median income
- 89706 $62,815
Carson City (89706)
$62,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 89440 ranks the highest of 4 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 89440, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 89440 in?
ZIP code 89440 (Virginia City) is located in Storey County, Nevada. Storey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/storey-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89440?
ZIP code 89440 in Virginia City, NV has a population of 947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89440?
The median household income in ZIP 89440 is $159,438, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89440?
The median home value in ZIP 89440 is $456,900, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89440 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89440?
ZIP code 89440 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 406 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89440 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89440?
In ZIP code 89440, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89440 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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