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

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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
7
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
34
Under 5
28
59
5–9
48
48
10–14
39
16
15–19
13
139
20–24
112
28
25–34
22
52
35–44
41
52
45–54
41
138
55–59
111
130
60–64
104
134
65–74
107
57
75–84
46
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827817.3%
18 and over1,33082.7%
65 and over35322.0%
Median age56.2 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%
GroupCount%
White1,29471.2%
Two or more races28115.5%
Hispanic or Latino21011.6%
Asian120.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.6%
Other race90.5%
Black or African American20.1%

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 $10k6.9%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k12.4%
$25k–$35k29.1%
$35k–$50k3.6%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k10.5%
$100k–$150k12.4%
$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

MetricValue
Median home value$119,600
Median rent / month$583
Owner occupied61.5%
Renter occupied38.5%
Vacant7.1%
Single-family detached13.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes81.6%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)3.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200913.6%
1990–199914.8%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197916.6%
1960–196935.1%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19491.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom10.0%
2 bedrooms42.6%
3 bedrooms43.9%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle19.6%
2 vehicles53.5%
3 or more26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity60.6%
Propane / LP gas28.5%
Wood4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22633.9%
Cohabiting couple7511.2%
Male householder, no spouse23835.7%
Female householder, no spouse12819.2%
Households with children under 187711.5%
Households with seniors (65+)21331.9%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.6%17.2%
Married42.0%42.6%
Separated1.3%0.0%
Widowed0.0%34.2%
Divorced13.0%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 higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool166.8%
Kindergarten3615.3%
Elementary school15063.8%
High school3314.0%
College / grad school00.0%

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 & arts56.0%
Service4.7%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction19.9%
Production & transportation1.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.6%
Government17.0%
Self-employed15.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.7%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.4%
Other means0.0%
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 Security42.0%
Retirement income32.1%
Supplemental Security5.1%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP7.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure38.3%
High cholesterol38.3%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.8%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health27.0%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health16.9%
No health insurance26.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.0%
Visited dentist42.3%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss24.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans37828.4%
Disability%
Any disability26.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years34.7%
65 and over24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.5%
Public insurance64.2%
No insurance13.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,54696.1%
Spanish17811.5%
Other Indo-European17811.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,40287.2%
Born in same state1,40287.2%
Born in different state53233.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20612.8%
Not a US citizen3617.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20112.5%
French1056.5%
Polish845.2%
AncestryCount%
English402.5%
Arab251.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access84.6%

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.

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