PlainZIP

Wells, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89835

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

1,822
0/sq mi
$105,870
Median income
$206,100
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wells pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89835 covers 6073.3 square miles in Wells, Elko County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,822 residents on file, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 89835 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,870 (28% above the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $29,536. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $206,100 (52% below the state average), median rent at $1,292 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% 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 89835 sits relative to Nevada and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers 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 89835

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wells, NV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89835.

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 89835, Wells, 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

1,822

Population

6073.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89835?

38.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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?

$105,870

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$29,536

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89835 ranks nationally

Wells, NV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,870 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

690

Total Housing Units

526

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$206,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,292

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 89835, employing approximately 546 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,574,000.

46

Businesses

546

Employees

$24.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 32.6%
Retail trade 12 26.1%
Construction 4 8.7%

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 Wells, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89835 in? ▼
ZIP code 89835 (Wells) 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 89835? ▼
ZIP code 89835 in Wells, NV has a population of 1,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89835 is $105,870, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89835 is $206,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89835 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89835? ▼
ZIP code 89835 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89835? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89835 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (12), Construction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 89835? ▼
In ZIP code 89835, 43.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 89835? ▼
In ZIP code 89835, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89835 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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