City

Ruth, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  White Pine County  ·  Nevada

👥266Population
🎂71.1Median Age
🏠$71,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊28.2%Unemployment▲ 475% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 74.1% Female 25.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White99.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
17%
65+
32%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.57
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment28.2% ▲ 475% above avg
HS Graduate157 (63.6%)
Bachelors90 (36.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.6%Bachelors: 36.4%Edu
HS Grad63.6%
Bachelors36.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
69%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median Home Value$71,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
42%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
2000+
69%
About Ruth, NV

Ruth is a city in Nevada, located in White Pine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 266 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.1 years.

The real estate market in Ruth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruth is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.