City

Owyhee, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Elko County  ·  Nevada

👥1,006Population
💰$54,063Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$81,400Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.9%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White3.9%
Hispanic12.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
35%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty34.0% ▲ 240% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (15.8%)
HS Graduate165 (25.8%)
Some College63 (9.8%)
Associates169 (26.4%)
Bachelors71 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree71 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 15.8%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 26.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS15.8%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates26.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.7%Renter: 48.3%Tenure
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,063 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$81,400 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$529/mo
Total Housing Units403
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Owyhee, NV

Owyhee is a city in Nevada, located in Elko County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,006 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Owyhee is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,063 is below the national average. Approximately 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Owyhee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $529 per month.

The population of Owyhee is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 12.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Owyhee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89832 1,006 $54,063 $81,400 $529 1.9% 22.2% 51.7%