89424 ZIP Code — Nixon, NV

Washoe County, Nevada

ZIP code 89424 is located in Nixon, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 551.21 square miles and serves a population of 393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89424

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 89424 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

393

population

551.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nixon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	393
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	551.21 sq mi
Water area	10.94 sq mi
Latitude	39.9732
Longitude	-119.4198
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	78.6%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.6%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

393

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$14,956

Per capita income

$53,400

Median home value

$517

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

46.8%

Poverty rate

32.1%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	26.0%
18 and over	291	74.0%
65 and over	88	22.4%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 70.6%

White 10.2%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	291	70.6%
White	42	10.2%
Two or more races	25	6.1%
Black or African American	22	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	4.6%
Other race	13	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.6%	5.9%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 45.1%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	45.1%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.6%

$50k–$100k 43.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,400
Median rent / month	$517
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	45.0%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	71.7%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	10.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	32	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	97	59.9%
Households with children under 18	34	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	51.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.2%	64.3%
Married	14.6%	21.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	9.8%	3.5%
Divorced	2.4%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 36.9%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	21.3%
Kindergarten	3	4.0%
Elementary school	50	66.7%
High school	3	4.0%
College / grad school	3	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.2%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 7.4%

Construction 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	36.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.0%
Government	36.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 46.8%

Under 18 years 76.5%

18 and over 36.4%

Married-couple families 64.7%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	3.1%
Supplemental Security	43.2%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.8%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	354	90.1%
Spanish	5	1.4%
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)	390	99.2%
Born in same state	390	99.2%
Born in different state	324	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89424

What city is ZIP code 89424 in?

ZIP code 89424 is primarily assigned to Nixon, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89424 in?

ZIP code 89424 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89424?

47% of residents in ZIP code 89424 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89424?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 89424 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 89424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 89424 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 89424 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 89424 in?

ZIP code 89424 observes the PST timezone.