City

Tonopah, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nye County  ·  Nevada

👥2,711Population
💰$36,570Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$182,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 7.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic14.7%
Black7.6%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate1,052 (46.8%)
Some College414 (18.4%)
Associates358 (15.9%)
Bachelors120 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree305 (13.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
HS Grad46.8%
Some College18.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
39%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,570 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$182,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units1,601
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
21%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Tonopah, NV

Tonopah is a city in Nevada, located in Nye County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,711 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Tonopah is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,570 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Tonopah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tonopah is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tonopah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89049 2,711 $36,570 $182,300 $875 0.0% 18.9% 61.7%