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 Low-density area
- $60,898
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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 average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,660. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 1.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $179,700 (58% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $1,197; owner occupancy is 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nevada and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 89822.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 89822?
39.1
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
6.3%
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?
$60,898
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,660
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 89822 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
Carlin, 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)
$60,898 25th percentile higher than 25% of 148 Nevada ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nevada ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
953housing units
953
Total Housing Units
751
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89822, 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 (2,513 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 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.
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