Winnemucca, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89445

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

16,114
2/sq mi: $81,545
Median income: $280,500
Median home value: 17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winnemucca pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs: 2
people per sq mi: 74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89445 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89445 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10071.3 square miles in Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. The area is home to 16,114 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 89445 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89445 sits at $81,545 (2% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $37,591. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $280,500 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89445 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89445 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 89445

Accommodation and food services

67
Retail trade

64
Health care and social assistance

38
Other services (except public administration)

36
Construction

32

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89445, Winnemucca, NV · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

16,114

Population

10071.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89445?

36.3

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%

African American 0.6%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%

Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

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?

$81,545

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,591

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 89445 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,545 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,496

Total Housing Units

6,765

Occupied Units

731

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

$280,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1992

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89445 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.2%	219
2021	+14.9%	252
2022	+16.2%	293
2023	-0.3%	292
2024	+5.3%	307

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 382 business establishments in ZIP 89445, employing approximately 4,778 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,253,000.

382

Businesses

4,778

Employees

$275.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Accommodation and food services	67	17.5%
Retail trade	64	16.8%
Health care and social assistance	38	9.9%
Other services (except public administration)	36	9.4%
Construction	32	8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	21	5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	19	5.0%
Transportation and warehousing	17	4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	15	3.9%
Wholesale trade	14	3.7%
Finance and insurance	13	3.4%
Manufacturing	12	3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	12	3.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	10	2.6%
Information	5	1.3%
Utilities	3	0.8%
Educational services	3	0.8%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89445 in? ▼

ZIP code 89445 (Winnemucca) is located in Humboldt County, Nevada. Humboldt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/humboldt-nv.

What is the population of ZIP code 89445? ▼

ZIP code 89445 in Winnemucca, NV has a population of 16,114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 89445? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 89445 is $81,545, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 89445? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 89445 is $280,500, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89445? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 89445 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 89445? ▼

ZIP code 89445 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 4,778 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 89445? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89445 are: Accommodation and food services (67), Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 89445? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89445 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 89445? ▼

In ZIP code 89445, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 89445? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89445 is 28.4 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 89445? ▼

In ZIP code 89445, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89445? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 89445 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.