ZIP Code 89835

ZIP code 89835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6073.3 square miles in Wells, Elko County, Nevada. The area is home to 1,822 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 89835 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89835 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $206,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →