| ZIP Code | 89820 |
|---|---|
| City | Battle Mountain |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Lander County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 4,514 ft |
| Latitude | 40.428841 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.961096 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.5% ▲ 94% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,116 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 755 (21.8%) |
| Associates | 389 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 576 (16.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 606 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,722 ▲ 12% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,500 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,062/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,607 |
| Vacant Units | 419 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 419 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 89820 is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada, within Lander County. With a population of 5,579, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 89820 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,722 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89820 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $214,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,062 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 89820 is majority White (69.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89820 stands at 9.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 89820 in Battle Mountain, NV is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,579 residents, a median household income of $85,722, and a median home value of $214,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.