89042 ZIP Code — Panaca, NV

Lincoln County, Nevada

ZIP code 89042 is located in Panaca, Nevada, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 109.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $68,490. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,070

population

109.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Panaca	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,070
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	109.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7036
Longitude	-114.2686
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	34.1%	43.0%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	39.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	14.3%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,070

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$68,490

Median household income

$31,063

Per capita income

$246,200

Median home value

$907

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

320

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	36.3%
18 and over	682	63.7%
65 and over	157	14.7%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	987	91.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	4.6%
Two or more races	33	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	43.0%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	39.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	14.3%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.9%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$68,490

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,200
Median rent / month	$907
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	26	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	91	25.5%
Households with children under 18	165	46.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	35.6%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	18.9%
Married	86.2%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.4%
Divorced	13.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.1%
Kindergarten	8	2.4%
Elementary school	193	58.8%
High school	49	14.9%
College / grad school	58	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Construction 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Retail trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	36.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	939	87.8%
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)	1,070	100.0%
Born in same state	1,056	98.7%
Born in different state	527	49.3%
Foreign born	14	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	244	22.8%
French	193	18%
Dutch	76	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	4.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89042

What city is ZIP code 89042 in?

ZIP code 89042 is primarily assigned to Panaca, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89042 in?

ZIP code 89042 falls within Lincoln County, Nevada.

Is ZIP code 89042 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 89042 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 89042 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 89042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 89042?

ZIP code 89042 has an estimated population of 1,070 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 89042?

The median household income in ZIP code 89042 is $68,490, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 89042 in?

ZIP code 89042 observes the PST timezone.