PlainZIP

Carlin, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89822

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

2,513
2/sq mi
$60,898
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carlin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89822 covers 1478.2 square miles in Carlin, Elko County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,513 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89822 reports a modest median household income of $60,898 (27% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $32,660. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. Median home value sits at $179,700 (58% below the state average), median rent at $1,197 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 89822's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 89822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlin, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89822.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 89822, Carlin, 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

2,513

Population

1478.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89822?

39.1

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

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?

$60,898

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,660

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89822 ranks nationally

Carlin, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,898 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

953

Total Housing Units

751

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$179,700

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,197

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 89822, employing approximately 4,499 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,091,000.

40

Businesses

4,499

Employees

$524.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 15.0%
Wholesale trade 5 12.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.5%

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

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Related Areas

Elko County Carlin, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89822 in? ▼
ZIP code 89822 (Carlin) is located in Elko County, Nevada. Elko County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elko-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89822? ▼
ZIP code 89822 in Carlin, NV has a population of 2,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89822 is $60,898, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89822 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89822 is White at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89822? ▼
ZIP code 89822 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 4,499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89822 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89822? ▼
In ZIP code 89822, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 89822? ▼
In ZIP code 89822, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89822 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.