89008 ZIP Code — Caliente, NV

Lincoln County, Nevada

ZIP code 89008 is located in Caliente, Nevada, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 1,809.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,019 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $51,750. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 89008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,019
population
1,809.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89008

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City Status
Caliente Acceptable
Caliente Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,019
Population density 1,019 / sq mi
State FIPS 32
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 1,809.70 sq mi
Water area 0.33 sq mi
Latitude 37.3755
Longitude -114.5344
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 66.3% 43.0% 40.3%
$50k – $100k 23.4% 39.7% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 14.3% 21.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 5.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,019
Population
1,019
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$51,750
Median household income
$31,781
Per capita income
$169,600
Median home value
$629
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
495
Housing units
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
5–9
17
16
10–14
25
80
15–19
123
14
20–24
22
6
25–34
8
95
35–44
145
45
45–54
68
31
55–59
46
27
60–64
41
35
65–74
54
34
75–84
51
10
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818618.3%
18 and over83381.7%
65 and over19919.5%
Median age41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
Two or more races 4.4%
Black or African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Other race 1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White85081.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native908.7%
Two or more races464.4%
Black or African American222.1%
Hispanic or Latino201.9%
Other race101%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.3% 43.0% 40.3%
$50k – $100k 23.4% 39.7% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 14.3% 21.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 5.9%
Under $10k 14.2%
$15k–$25k 16.1%
$25k–$35k 11.2%
$35k–$50k 6.9%
$50k–$75k 16.7%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.2%
$15k–$25k16.1%
$25k–$35k11.2%
$35k–$50k6.9%
$50k–$75k16.7%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k19.5%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+3.9%
Median income$51,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%
$50k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 22.5%
$200k–$300k 31.2%
$300k–$500k 12.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,600
Median rent / month$629
Owner occupied68.3%
Renter occupied31.7%
Vacant31.1%
Single-family detached76.0%
Large apartment buildings2.8%
Mobile homes3.3%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.8%
2000–200922.6%
1990–19998.2%
1980–198918.8%
1970–19792.8%
1960–19696.8%
1950–19591.6%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier29.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.5%
2 bedrooms34.0%
3 bedrooms35.7%
4 bedrooms9.0%
5+ bedrooms8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle15.4%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles24.3%
3 or more35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.1%
Electricity62.6%
Propane / LP gas5.0%
Fuel oil5.7%
Wood22.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13230.3%
Cohabiting couple5211.9%
Male householder, no spouse8820.2%
Female householder, no spouse16437.6%
Households with children under 188619.7%
Households with seniors (65+)14533.3%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.9%40.0%
Married41.7%23.1%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed3.3%14.1%
Divorced22.5%22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 44.7%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 5.3%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6931.9%
High school14768.1%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.5%
Public administration 15.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%
Wholesale trade 12.8%
Education & healthcare 10.8%
Construction 8.0%
Retail trade 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.4%
Manufacturing 3.5%
Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.4%
Service16.2%
Sales & office32.0%
Natural resources & construction8.0%
Production & transportation14.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.6%
Government27.3%
Self-employed10.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone52.4%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.2%
Work from home33.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.1

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 13.1%
18 and over 14.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.2%
Retirement income41.1%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.3%
High blood pressure33.3%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.5%
Visited dentist66.1%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8310.0%
Disability%
Any disability27.4%
Under 189.0%
18–64 years30.1%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.2%
Public insurance34.7%
No insurance8.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,019100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,01799.8%
Born in same state1,01799.8%
Born in different state22722.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French12111.9%
Italian989.6%
Arab373.6%
Polish222.2%
AncestryCount%
English101%
Dutch90.9%
German60.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.8%
Internet access89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89008

What city is ZIP code 89008 in?

ZIP code 89008 is primarily assigned to Caliente, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89008 in?

ZIP code 89008 falls within Lincoln County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89008 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 89008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 89008 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 89008 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89008?

The median home value in ZIP code 89008 is $169,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 89008?

ZIP code 89008 has an estimated population of 1,019 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 89008 in?

ZIP code 89008 observes the PST timezone.

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