ZIP Code 89442

ZIP code 89442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 414.1 square miles in Wadsworth, Washoe County, Nevada. The area is home to 1,118 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 89442 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89442 sits at $64,444 (22% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $33,914. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $103,800 (76% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89442 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 →