City

Searchlight, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Nevada

👥383Population
💰$34,018Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂67.3Median Age
🏠$129,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 7.3%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black0.3%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
0%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.40
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
HS Graduate163 (47.7%)
Some College43 (12.6%)
Associates52 (15.2%)
Bachelors42 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree42 (12.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
HS Grad47.7%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,018 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$129,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$488/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Searchlight, NV

Searchlight is a city in Nevada, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 383 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.3 years.

Economically, Searchlight is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,018 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Searchlight is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $488 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Searchlight is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Searchlight
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89046 383 $34,018 $129,600 $488 0.0% 24.6% 69.9%