89822 ZIP Code — Carlin, NV

Elko County, Nevada

ZIP code 89822 is located in Carlin, Nevada, within Elko County. It covers approximately 239.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89822

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $68,478. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,296

population

239.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89822 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlin	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,296
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	239.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6376
Longitude	-116.1199
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	39.6%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,296

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$68,478

Median household income

$33,246

Per capita income

$187,100

Median home value

$1,174

Median monthly rent

59.7%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

15–19

153

20–24

158

120

25–34

124

146

35–44

150

149

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

141

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	509	22.2%
18 and over	1,787	77.8%
65 and over	324	14.1%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.5%

Two or more races 20.1%

Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

Asian 4.6%

Other race 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,422	50.5%
Two or more races	567	20.1%
Hispanic or Latino	520	18.5%
Asian	130	4.6%
Other race	112	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$68,478

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 39.6%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,100
Median rent / month	$1,174
Owner occupied	59.7%
Renter occupied	40.3%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	38.6%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	491	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	139	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	203	23.4%
Households with children under 18	253	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	27.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	27.8%
Married	61.8%	54.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	8.4%
Divorced	9.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 36.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	11.9%
Kindergarten	21	5.0%
Elementary school	204	48.7%
High school	63	15.0%
College / grad school	81	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Other services 7.8%

Professional & management 6.4%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	19.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	20.1%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	22.3%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,075	90.4%
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)	2,216	96.5%
Born in same state	2,066	90.0%
Born in different state	730	31.8%
Foreign born	150	6.5%
Naturalized citizen	80	3.5%
Not a US citizen	72	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	248	10.8%
French	243	10.6%
Arab	79	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	1.5%
Irish	11	0.5%
Dutch	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89822

What city is ZIP code 89822 in?

ZIP code 89822 is primarily assigned to Carlin, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89822 in?

ZIP code 89822 falls within Elko County, Nevada.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89822?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89822?

The median home value in ZIP code 89822 is $187,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 89822?

ZIP code 89822 has an estimated population of 2,296 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 89822?

The median household income in ZIP code 89822 is $68,478, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 89822 in?

ZIP code 89822 observes the PST timezone.