County

Lander County, NV

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Nevada

👥5,752Population
💰$84,598Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$211,580Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 22%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.7%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic22.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,151 (31.7%)
Some College792 (21.8%)
Associates465 (12.8%)
Bachelors583 (16%)
Graduate Degree624 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College21.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,598 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$211,579 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,062/mo
Total Housing Units2,786
Vacant Units483

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
18%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Lander County, NV

Lander County is located in Nevada and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,752 residents. With a median age of 36.82, it is a relatively young county.

Lander County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,598 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.2%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Lander County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $211,579 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,062. Homeownership rates are high at 67.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lander County are majority White (69.71%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lander County, NV is a middle-income area in Nevada. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lander County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
89310 Austin 173 $48,355 $117,400 — 0.0% 14.5%
89820 Battle Mountain 5,579 $85,722 $214,500 $1,062 9.5% 34.1%

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