US ZIP Code
89835

Wells, NV

Elko County  ·  Nevada

● Active
👥 1,481 Population ↓ 9% since 2019
💰 $64,583 Median HH Income
▼ 15% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎂 39.5 Median Age ↓ 11% since 2019
🏠 $234,600 Median Home Value
▼ 16% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019
🎓 22.7% College Grads
▼ 41% below avg
📊 2.1% Unemployment
▼ 58% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code89835
CityWells
StateNevada (NV)
CountyElko County
Area Code775
Elevation5,704 ft
Latitude41.276395
Longitude-114.873835
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS32007
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.0% (681) Female 54.0% (800) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.4%Hispanic: 23.8%Black: 2.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White60.4%
Hispanic23.8%
Black2.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.25
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma163 (16.8%)
HS Graduate287 (29.6%)
Some College36 (3.7%)
Associates263 (27.1%)
Bachelors73 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree147 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 16.8%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS16.8%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College3.7%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$100k–150k
7%
$150k–200k
16%
$200k–300k
41%
$300k–500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

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 Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo ↑ 30% since 2019
Total Units635
Vacant Units182
Avg HH Size3.25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–50k
14%
$50k–75k
11%
$75k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units635
Vacant182
Owner Occupied70.6%
Renter Occupied29.4%
Avg HH Size3.25
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 89835 is in Wells, NV, in Elko County.
ZIP code 89835 is located in Nevada (NV).
ZIP code 89835 is in Elko County, NV.
ZIP 89835 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 89835 is 1,481 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 89835 is $64,583 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 89835 is $234,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 89835

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.