89427 ZIP Code — Schurz, NV

Mineral County, Nevada

ZIP code 89427 is located in Schurz, Nevada, within Mineral County. It covers approximately 310.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,084 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89427

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 $84,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $34,196. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 89427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,084

population

310.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schurz	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,084
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	310.86 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	38.9245
Longitude	-118.6954
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	75.6%	69.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	20.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	8.3%	21.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,084

Population

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$34,196

Median household income

$19,213

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

$537

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

12.8%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	27.1%
18 and over	790	72.9%
65 and over	193	17.8%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 79.9%

White 10.5%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	881	79.9%
White	116	10.5%
Black or African American	57	5.2%
Two or more races	23	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.7%
Other race	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.6%	69.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	20.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	8.3%	21.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.6%	5.9%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$34,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$537
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	25.2%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	30.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	26.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	73	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	149	40.8%
Households with children under 18	138	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	34.8%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.5%	51.9%
Married	35.1%	22.8%
Separated	2.7%	2.5%
Widowed	3.5%	9.2%
Divorced	11.2%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 33.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.4%
Kindergarten	22	8.9%
Elementary school	123	49.8%
High school	69	27.9%
College / grad school	32	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 29.8%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Professional & management 14.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.5%
Government	61.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 56.5%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 17.9%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.5%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	20.6%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.4%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,016	93.7%
Spanish	13	1.3%
Other Indo-European	13	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,064	98.2%
Born in same state	1,062	98.0%
Born in different state	839	77.4%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.8%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	2.7%
French	26	2.4%
English	10	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89427

What city is ZIP code 89427 in?

ZIP code 89427 is primarily assigned to Schurz, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89427 in?

ZIP code 89427 falls within Mineral County, Nevada.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89427?

36% of residents in ZIP code 89427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89427?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 89427?

The median home value in ZIP code 89427 is $84,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 89427?

Health data for ZIP code 89427 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 89427 in?

ZIP code 89427 observes the PST timezone.