| ZIP Code | 89042 |
|---|---|
| City | Panaca |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 6,120 ft |
| Latitude | 37.798162 |
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| Longitude | -114.358597 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32017 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.25 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 234 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 41 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 174 (21.9%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 249 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,568 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $280,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 98% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $902/mo |
| Total Units | 463 |
| Vacant Units | 52 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 463 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 52 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
ZIP code 89042 is located in Panaca, Nevada, within Lincoln County. With a population of 1,334, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 89042 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,568 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89042 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $280,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $902 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 98% since 2019.
The population of 89042 is primarily White (88.98%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 89042 in Panaca, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,334 residents, a median household income of $70,568, and a median home value of $280,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.