Yerington, NV · standard
ZIP Code 89447
Lyon County, Nevada - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,931
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,691
- Median income Below-median income area
- $277,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yerington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89447 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 89447 (Yerington, NV) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.7 in 2023 to 252.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 89447 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada, home to 7,931 residents across 1982.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89447 reports a modest median household income of $56,691 (32% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,767. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,500 (35% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $793; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nevada and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 89447.
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 89447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yerington, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89447.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 89447, Yerington, 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
7,931
Population
1982.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89447?
48.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
10.7%
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?
$56,691
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$28,767
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 89447 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Yerington, 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)
$56,691 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
3,911housing units
3,911
Total Housing Units
3,425
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1979
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 89447 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 179 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 213 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 242 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 248 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 252 |
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 148 business establishments in ZIP 89447, employing approximately 1,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,031,000.
148
Businesses
1,741
Employees
$88.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89447, 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 (7,931 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 89447 in?
ZIP code 89447 (Yerington) is located in Lyon County, Nevada. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89447?
ZIP code 89447 in Yerington, NV has a population of 7,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89447?
The median household income in ZIP 89447 is $56,691, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89447?
The median home value in ZIP 89447 is $277,500, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89447?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89447 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89447?
ZIP code 89447 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 1,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89447?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89447 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (21), Construction (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89447?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89447 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 89447?
In ZIP code 89447, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 89447?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 89447 is 26.9 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 89447?
In ZIP code 89447, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89447?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89447 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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