City

Wellington, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Nevada

👥3,198Population
💰$52,742Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$444,500Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 8.2%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.8%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate697 (25.8%)
Some College501 (18.6%)
Associates400 (14.8%)
Bachelors380 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree720 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College18.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,742 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$444,500 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,211/mo
Total Housing Units1,682
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Wellington, NV

Wellington is a city in Nevada, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,198 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Wellington is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,742 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,211 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89444 3,198 $52,742 $444,500 $1,211 5.0% 40.8% 84.8%