City

Elko, NV

3 ZIP codes  ·  Elko County  ·  Nevada

👥26,070Population
💰$83,777Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$278,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 27.3%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic27.3%
Black1.2%
Asian1.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma587 (3.7%)
HS Graduate5,460 (34.3%)
Some College2,841 (17.8%)
Associates2,511 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,948 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree2,576 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,777 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$278,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,185/mo
Total Housing Units11,079
Vacant Units1,005

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Elko, NV

Elko is a city in Nevada, located in Elko County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,070 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Elko is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,777 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elko is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,185 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elko is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.53%).

Elko, NV offers residents above-average earning potential within Nevada. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elko
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89801 26,070 $83,777 $278,700 $1,185 4.8% 28.4% 65.8%