89801 ZIP Code — Elko, NV
Elko County, Nevada
ZIP code 89801 is located in Elko, Nevada, within Elko County. It covers approximately 1,212.65 square miles and serves a population of 26,023 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
About ZIP code 89801
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 $270,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $87,718.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
26,023
population
1,212.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elko | Acceptable |
| Elko | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,023 |
| Population density | 26,023 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,212.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1775 |
| Longitude | -115.8925 |
| 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 | 32.7% | 32.4% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 30.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
26,023
Population
26,023
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$87,718
Median household income
$41,537
Per capita income
$270,200
Median home value
$1,141
Median monthly rent
62.9%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,167
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
980
Under 5
828
1,011
5–9
855
1,025
10–14
866
747
15–19
632
1,171
20–24
989
2,289
25–34
1,934
1,831
35–44
1,548
1,510
45–54
1,276
1,008
55–59
852
666
60–64
563
1,211
65–74
1,024
473
75–84
400
181
85+
153
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,362 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,661 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,442 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.6%
Hispanic or Latino
16.6%
Two or more races
11%
Other race
7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.7%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,976 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,180 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,446 | 11% |
| Other race | 2,413 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,471 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 367 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 268 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 32.4% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 30.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.9% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $87,718 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.1%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
34.3%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,141 |
| Owner occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter occupied | 37.1% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 55.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,981 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 694 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,240 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,827 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,524 | 36.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,237 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 24.1% |
| Married | 48.9% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
33.1%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.0%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 401 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 360 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,855 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,461 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,466 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.2%
Education & healthcare
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Construction
8.4%
Retail trade
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 14.5% |
| Public transit | 11.0% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,251 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.9% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,215 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 971 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 885 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 52 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,112 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,962 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,635 | 44.7% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,911 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 938 | 49.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,779 | 10.7% |
| French | 2,450 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 1,104 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 432 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 321 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 132 | 0.5% |
| German | 105 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 83 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89801
What city is ZIP code 89801 in?
ZIP code 89801 is primarily assigned to Elko, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89801 in?
ZIP code 89801 falls within Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of ZIP code 89801?
ZIP code 89801 has an estimated population of 26,023 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 89801?
The median household income in ZIP code 89801 is $87,718, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89801?
The median home value in ZIP code 89801 is $270,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 89801 in?
ZIP code 89801 observes the PST timezone.