| ZIP Code | 89061 |
|---|---|
| City | Pahrump |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Nye County |
| Area Code | 702/775 |
| Elevation | 2,709 ft |
| Latitude | 36.07011 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -115.906249 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.0% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.9% ▲ 143% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,017 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 906 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 1,524 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 634 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 962 (15.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,609 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $328,400 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,710/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,909 |
| Vacant Units | 509 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,909 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 509 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 89061 is located in Pahrump, Nevada, within Nye County. With a population of 7,835, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.8 years. Economically, 89061 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,609 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89061 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $328,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,710 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 89061 is majority White (67.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89061 stands at 11.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 89061 in Pahrump, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,835 residents, a median household income of $69,609, and a median home value of $328,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.