89831 ZIP Code — Mountain City, NV
Elko County, Nevada
ZIP code 89831 is located in Mountain City, Nevada, within Elko County. It covers approximately 124.25 square miles and serves a population of 22 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.
22
population
124.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89831 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89831
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mountain City | Acceptable |
| Mountain City | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 32 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 124.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5734 |
| Longitude | -116.2904 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 32.4% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.9% |
Demographics & statistics
22
Population
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
78
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
65–74
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 22 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 22 | 100.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 32.4% | 40.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 30.4% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.8% | 5.9% |
$35k–$50k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
45.5%
$50k–$100k
54.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 71.8% |
| Single-family detached | 46.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 53.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 46.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 54.5% |
| Wood | 45.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 54.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
100.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 100.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 100.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.5% |
| Retirement income | 54.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Diabetes | 16.3% |
| Heart disease | 11.5% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 36.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.6% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 17.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 48.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 24.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 54.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 100.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.5% |
| Public insurance | 54.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22 | 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) | 22 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 22 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 22 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 45.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 45.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 54.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89831
What city is ZIP code 89831 in?
ZIP code 89831 is primarily assigned to Mountain City, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89831 in?
ZIP code 89831 falls within Elko County, Nevada.
Does ZIP code 89831 have an older population?
100% of residents in ZIP code 89831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 89831 have a large veteran population?
55% of civilians in ZIP code 89831 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 89831 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 89831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 89831?
Health data for ZIP code 89831 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 89831 in?
ZIP code 89831 observes the PST timezone.