89020 ZIP Code — Amargosa Valley, NV

Nye County, Nevada

ZIP code 89020 is located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, within Nye County. It covers approximately 215.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89020

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $34,635. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 89020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,608

population

215.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amargosa Valley	Acceptable
Amargosa Valley	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,608
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	215.22 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0805
Longitude	-116.5304
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	775

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	52.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	13.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.0%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,608

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$34,635

Median household income

$26,715

Per capita income

$119,600

Median home value

$583

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

139

20–24

112

25–34

35–44

45–54

138

55–59

111

130

60–64

104

134

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	17.3%
18 and over	1,330	82.7%
65 and over	353	22.0%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Two or more races 15.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,294	71.2%
Two or more races	281	15.5%
Hispanic or Latino	210	11.6%
Asian	12	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.6%
Other race	9	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	52.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	13.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.0%	5.9%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 29.1%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	29.1%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$34,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,600
Median rent / month	$583
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	13.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	81.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	35.1%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	33.9%
Cohabiting couple	75	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	238	35.7%
Female householder, no spouse	128	19.2%
Households with children under 18	77	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	31.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	17.2%
Married	42.0%	42.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	34.2%
Divorced	13.0%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	6.8%
Kindergarten	36	15.3%
Elementary school	150	63.8%
High school	33	14.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.9%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Construction 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Retail trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.0%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	1.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.8

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 46.6%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	26.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	42.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	378	28.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.7%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.5%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,546	96.1%
Spanish	178	11.5%
Other Indo-European	178	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,402	87.2%
Born in same state	1,402	87.2%
Born in different state	532	33.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	206	12.8%
Not a US citizen	36	17.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	12.5%
French	105	6.5%
Polish	84	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	2.5%
Arab	25	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	84.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89020

What city is ZIP code 89020 in?

ZIP code 89020 is primarily assigned to Amargosa Valley, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89020 in?

ZIP code 89020 falls within Nye County, Nevada.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89020?

29% of residents in ZIP code 89020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 89020 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 89020 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89020?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 89020 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 89020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 89020 in?

ZIP code 89020 observes the PST timezone.