City

Amargosa Valley, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nye County  ·  Nevada

👥1,854Population
💰$50,266Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$93,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.3%Hispanic: 25.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 12.2%Race
White60.3%
Hispanic25.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other12.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (4.8%)
HS Graduate340 (32%)
Some College142 (13.4%)
Associates321 (30.3%)
Bachelors37 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree170 (16%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 30.3%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates30.3%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.7%Renter: 50.4%Tenure
Owner49.7%
Renter50.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,266 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$93,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units765
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
7%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Amargosa Valley, NV

Amargosa Valley is a city in Nevada, located in Nye County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,854 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Amargosa Valley is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,266 is below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Amargosa Valley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month.

The population of Amargosa Valley is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.3%).

Amargosa Valley, NV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in Amargosa Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89020 1,854 $50,266 $93,200 $642 7.8% 19.5% 49.7%