City

Fernley, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Nevada

👥24,025Population
💰$87,723Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$352,600Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 18.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 7.2%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic18.8%
Black1.2%
Asian1.7%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,987 (33.4%)
Some College2,640 (17.7%)
Associates3,198 (21.4%)
Bachelors1,569 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,364 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College17.7%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,723 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$352,600 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,504/mo
Total Housing Units9,039
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
55%
About Fernley, NV

Fernley is a city in Nevada, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,025 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Fernley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,723 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fernley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,504 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fernley is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.29%).

Fernley, NV offers residents above-average earning potential within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in Fernley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89408 24,025 $87,723 $352,600 $1,504 5.2% 26.4% 70.4%