US ZIP Code
89008

Caliente, NV

Lincoln County  ·  Nevada

● Active
👥 792 Population ↓ 22% since 2019
💰 $55,089 Median HH Income
▼ 28% below avg
🎂 41.9 Median Age ↓ 9% since 2019
🏠 $190,400 Median Home Value
▼ 32% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019
🎓 24.8% College Grads
▼ 36% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code89008
CityCaliente
StateNevada (NV)
CountyLincoln County
Area Code775
Elevation4,570 ft
Latitude37.286087
Longitude-114.513105
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS32017
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.4% (352) Female 55.6% (440) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 3.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Black3.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.97
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate212 (38.7%)
Some College118 (21.5%)
Associates82 (15%)
Bachelors38 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree98 (17.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College21.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
32%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,089 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$190,400 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo ↑ 6% since 2019
Total Units628
Vacant Units262
Avg HH Size1.97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
26%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
32%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units628
Vacant262
Owner Occupied71.6%
Renter Occupied28.4%
Avg HH Size1.97
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 89008 is in Caliente, NV, in Lincoln County.
ZIP code 89008 is located in Nevada (NV).
ZIP code 89008 is in Lincoln County, NV.
ZIP 89008 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 89008 is 792 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 89008 is $55,089 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 89008 is $190,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 89008

ZIP code 89008 is located in Caliente, Nevada, within Lincoln County. With a population of 792, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 89008 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,089 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 89008 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $630 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.

The population of 89008 is primarily White (78.16%). Residents are less-educated — 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%.

A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.

Overall, ZIP code 89008 in Caliente, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 792 residents, a median household income of $55,089, and a median home value of $190,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.