City

Zephyr Cove, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Nevada

👥1,961Population
💰$136,250Median HH Income▲ 79% above avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$1,336,500Median Home Value▲ 379% above avg
🎓66.2%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 19.1%Asian: 7.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian7.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads66.2% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate133 (9.3%)
Some College77 (5.4%)
Associates266 (18.5%)
Bachelors218 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree733 (51%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 9.3%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 51%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad9.3%
Some College5.4%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate51.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
Over $500k
97%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,250 ▲ 79% above avg
Median Home Value$1,336,500 ▲ 379% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,034/mo
Total Housing Units1,744
Vacant Units881

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Zephyr Cove, NV

Zephyr Cove is a city in Nevada, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,961 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Zephyr Cove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,250 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Zephyr Cove is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,336,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zephyr Cove is highly educated. 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.68%).

Zephyr Cove, NV offers residents above-average earning potential within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in Zephyr Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89448 1,961 $136,250 $1,336,500 $2,034 3.7% 66.2% 82.7%