89046 ZIP Code — Searchlight, NV

Clark County, Nevada

ZIP code 89046 is located in Searchlight, Nevada, within Clark County. It covers approximately 864.50 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 702/725.

About ZIP code 89046

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $40,104. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 89046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

315

population

864.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Searchlight	Acceptable
Searchlight	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89039 Cal Nev Ari (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	315
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	864.50 sq mi
Water area	22.83 sq mi
Latitude	35.5151
Longitude	-114.9710
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	702/725

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	41.2%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.1%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

315

Population

67.2

Median age

$40,104

Median household income

$31,778

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

$494

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

416

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	6	1.9%
18 and over	309	98.1%
65 and over	160	50.8%
Median age	67.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	292	86.6%
Two or more races	23	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	22	6.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	41.2%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.1%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 26.7%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.7%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
Median income	$40,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$494
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	54.2%
Single-family detached	30.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.2%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	32.7%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.9%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Solar	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	27.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	108	48.9%
Female householder, no spouse	53	24.0%
Households with children under 18	10	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	61.1%
Average household size	1.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.9%	4.2%
Married	30.3%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.8%	0.0%
Divorced	42.1%	44.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Public administration 14.3%

Retail trade 12.1%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Other services 12.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	26.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 28.2%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	16.3%
Cash public assistance	10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	13.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	24.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.3%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.3%
Public insurance	76.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	313	99.4%
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)	314	99.7%
Born in same state	303	96.2%
Born in different state	35	11.1%
Foreign born	11	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	15.9%
Italian	24	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	7.6%
Polish	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	70.2%
Internet access	71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89046

What city is ZIP code 89046 in?

ZIP code 89046 is primarily assigned to Searchlight, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89046 in?

ZIP code 89046 falls within Clark County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89046 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 89046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 89046 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 89046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89046?

29% of residents in ZIP code 89046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 89046 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 89046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 89046 in?

ZIP code 89046 observes the PST timezone.