Wellington, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89444
Douglas County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,734
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,726
- Median income Below-median income area
- $464,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellington pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89444 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 89444 (Wellington, NV) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.7 in 2023 to 254.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89444 covers 759.4 square miles in Wellington, Douglas County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,734 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89444 reports a modest median household income of $58,726 (29% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,612. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $464,000 (8% above the average Nevada ZIP) and median rent is $1,368; 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 89444 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 89444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellington, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89444.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 89444, Wellington, 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
2,734
Population
759.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89444?
60.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
4.8%
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?
$58,726
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$40,612
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89444 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Wellington, 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)
$58,726 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,713housing units
1,713
Total Housing Units
1,619
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$464,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,368
Median Rent
1996
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
-3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89444 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 198 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 230 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 269 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 265 |
| 2024 | -3.7% | 255 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 89444, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,498,000.
34
Businesses
210
Employees
$12.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 35.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 89444 vs 89430 →
ZIP 89444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89444
Wellington (89444)
2,734 residents
- 89430 433
Smith (89430)
433 residents
- 96133 110
Topaz (96133)
110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89444 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89444, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,734 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 89444 in?
ZIP code 89444 (Wellington) is located in Douglas County, Nevada. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89444?
ZIP code 89444 in Wellington, NV has a population of 2,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89444?
The median household income in ZIP 89444 is $58,726, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89444?
The median home value in ZIP 89444 is $464,000, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89444 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89444?
ZIP code 89444 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89444 are: Construction (12), Wholesale trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89444 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 89444?
In ZIP code 89444, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 89444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89444 is 42.5 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 89444?
In ZIP code 89444, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89444 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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