City

Ely, NV

2 ZIP codes  ·  White Pine County  ·  Nevada

👥6,928Population
💰$74,695Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$199,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.2%Hispanic: 19%Black: 8.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White68.2%
Hispanic19.0%
Black8.6%
Asian0.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
34%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,801 (37.9%)
Some College839 (17.7%)
Associates743 (15.6%)
Bachelors574 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree783 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,695 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$199,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units2,999
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Ely, NV

Ely is a city in Nevada, located in White Pine County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 6,928 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.44 years.

Economically, Ely is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,695 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ely is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ely is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.15%).

Ely, NV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nevada. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89301 6,795 $74,695 $199,100 $854 4.4% 27.6% 74.5%