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
$58,726
Median income
$464,000
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 89444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 759.4 square miles in Wellington, Douglas County, Nevada. The area is home to 2,734 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 89444 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89444 sits at $58,726 (29% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $40,612. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $464,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,368 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 89444 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 89444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89444.

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 89444, Wellington, 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

2,734

Population

759.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89444?

60.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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

$40,612

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

42.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89444 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,726 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,713

Total Housing Units

1,619

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$464,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,368

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 89444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 89444 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
89430 Smith, NV 433 5.9 mi
96133 Topaz, CA 110 8.8 mi

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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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