89301 ZIP Code — Ely, NV

White Pine County, Nevada

ZIP code 89301 is located in Ely, Nevada, within White Pine County. It covers approximately 2,123.59 square miles and serves a population of 7,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89301

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $75,089. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 89301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,212

population

2,123.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ely	Acceptable
Ely	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,212
Population density	3,606 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	2,123.59 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	39.4029
Longitude	-114.9770
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	40.7%	41.9%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	37.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

7,212

Population

3,606

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$75,089

Median household income

$30,945

Per capita income

$199,100

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,290

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

214

Under 5

144

156

5–9

105

293

10–14

198

201

15–19

136

199

20–24

135

652

25–34

441

784

35–44

530

511

45–54

345

325

55–59

219

304

60–64

205

393

65–74

265

204

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,374	19.1%
18 and over	5,838	80.9%
65 and over	1,115	15.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Black or African American 8.6%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,518	72.5%
Black or African American	654	8.6%
Two or more races	456	6%
Hispanic or Latino	395	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	384	5%
Other race	137	1.8%
Asian	63	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	41.9%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	37.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	5.9%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$75,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,100
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,261	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	270	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	455	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	582	22.7%
Households with children under 18	837	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	28.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	17.9%
Married	41.5%	52.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	8.4%
Divorced	11.4%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	7.1%
Kindergarten	90	6.4%
Elementary school	623	44.4%
High school	428	30.5%
College / grad school	162	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.6%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Public administration 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Retail trade 5.3%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	462	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,854	95.0%
Spanish	182	2.7%
Other Indo-European	142	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.4%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,957	96.5%
Born in same state	6,940	96.2%
Born in different state	3,532	49.0%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	255	3.5%
Not a US citizen	85	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	839	11.6%
Italian	448	6.2%
Arab	318	4.4%
English	85	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	57	0.8%
Polish	35	0.5%
Irish	12	0.2%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89301

What city is ZIP code 89301 in?

ZIP code 89301 is primarily assigned to Ely, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89301 in?

ZIP code 89301 falls within White Pine County, Nevada.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89301?

14% 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 population of ZIP code 89301?

ZIP code 89301 has an estimated population of 7,212 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89301?

The median home value in ZIP code 89301 is $199,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 89301?

The median household income in ZIP code 89301 is $75,089, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 89301 in?

ZIP code 89301 observes the PST timezone.