| ZIP Code | 89835 |
|---|---|
| City | Wells |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Elko County |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Elevation | 5,704 ft |
| Latitude | 41.276395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.873835 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 32007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.25 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 163 (16.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 287 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 36 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 263 (27.1%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 147 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,583 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,600 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $977/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 635 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 635 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
ZIP code 89835 is located in Wells, Nevada, within Elko County. With a population of 1,481, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 89835 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,583 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 89835 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $977 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 89835 is majority White (60.43%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.1%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 89835 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 89835 in Wells, NV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,481 residents, a median household income of $64,583, and a median home value of $234,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nevada.