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

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

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

5–9

10–14

15–19

123

20–24

25–34

35–44

145

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	186	18.3%
18 and over	833	81.7%
65 and over	199	19.5%
Median age	41.5 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%

Group	Count	%
White	850	81.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	90	8.7%
Two or more races	46	4.4%
Black or African American	22	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.9%
Other race	10	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

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 $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%
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

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,600
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	88	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	164	37.6%
Households with children under 18	86	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	33.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	40.0%
Married	41.7%	23.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	14.1%
Divorced	22.5%	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 higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	31.9%
High school	147	68.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

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 & arts	29.4%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.6%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	33.1%
Other means	0.0%
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 Security	36.2%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,019	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,017	99.8%
Born in same state	1,017	99.8%
Born in different state	227	22.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	11.9%
Italian	98	9.6%
Arab	37	3.6%
Polish	22	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1%
Dutch	9	0.9%
German	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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.