Owyhee, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89832

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

1,304
4/sq mi
$44,583
Median income
$115,200
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Owyhee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89832 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 343.2 square miles in Owyhee, Elko County, Nevada. The area is home to 1,304 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 89832 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89832 sits at $44,583 (46% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $23,876. The poverty rate stands at 39.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $115,200 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $528 per month, and 51.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 89832 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 →

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 89832, Owyhee, 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

1,304

Population

343.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89832?

38.4

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 3.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 82.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$44,583

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$23,876

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89832 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,583 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

379

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$115,200

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$528

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 89832, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,352,000.

4

Businesses

114

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 89832 in?
ZIP code 89832 (Owyhee) 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 89832?
ZIP code 89832 in Owyhee, NV has a population of 1,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89832?
The median household income in ZIP 89832 is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89832?
The median home value in ZIP 89832 is $115,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 89832 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89832?
ZIP code 89832 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89832?
In ZIP code 89832, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 89832?
In ZIP code 89832, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89832 is 39.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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