| ZIP Code | 89822 |
|---|---|
| City | Carlin |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Elko County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 5,914 ft |
| Latitude | 40.492213 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.188974 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.0% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 298 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 313 (26.5%) |
| Associates | 262 (22.2%) |
| Bachelors | 112 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 194 (16.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,815 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,500 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,211/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 983 |
| Vacant Units | 198 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 983 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 198 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 89822 is located in Carlin, Nevada, within Elko County. With a population of 2,071, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 89822 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,815 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89822 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $197,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,211 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 89822 is majority White (64.51%). 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 6.5%. Household income has declined by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89822 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 89822 in Carlin, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,071 residents, a median household income of $61,815, and a median home value of $197,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.