89049 ZIP Code — Tonopah, NV

Nye County, Nevada

ZIP code 89049 is located in Tonopah, Nevada, within Nye County. It covers approximately 2,455.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89049

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $35,140. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 89049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,334
population
2,455.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
89049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 89049

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City Status
Tonopah Acceptable
Tonopah Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,334
Population density 1,167 / sq mi
State FIPS 32
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 2,455.79 sq mi
Water area 0.42 sq mi
Latitude 38.0589
Longitude -117.2176
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 75.4% 52.3% 40.3%
$50k – $100k 18.0% 33.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 13.4% 21.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,334
Population
1,167
People per sq mi
52.7
Median age
$35,140
Median household income
$25,743
Per capita income
$167,300
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
55.3%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
1,044
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
46
59
10–14
52
39
15–19
34
14
20–24
12
166
25–34
143
193
35–44
167
166
45–54
144
57
55–59
49
151
60–64
131
237
65–74
206
83
75–84
72
32
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826111.2%
18 and over2,07388.8%
65 and over65728.1%
Median age52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%
Black or African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5%
Two or more races 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,01482%
Black or African American1496.1%
Hispanic or Latino1235%
Two or more races953.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native341.4%
Other race281.1%
Asian120.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.4% 52.3% 40.3%
$50k – $100k 18.0% 33.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 13.4% 21.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.0% 5.9%
Under $10k 10.6%
$10k–$15k 10.7%
$15k–$25k 14.8%
$25k–$35k 13.0%
$35k–$50k 27.3%
$50k–$75k 2.1%
$75k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.6%
$10k–$15k10.7%
$15k–$25k14.8%
$25k–$35k13.0%
$35k–$50k27.3%
$50k–$75k2.1%
$75k–$100k9.1%
$100k–$150k6.4%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$35,140

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 32.6%
$150k–$200k 35.5%
$200k–$300k 18.6%
$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$167,300
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied55.3%
Renter occupied44.7%
Vacant24.0%
Single-family detached48.7%
Large apartment buildings9.0%
Mobile homes16.1%
Median rooms4.3
Avg household size (owned)2.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.9%
2010–20191.7%
2000–200919.5%
1990–19996.5%
1980–198925.1%
1970–197911.3%
1960–19691.5%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier25.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)9.8%
1 bedroom21.2%
2 bedrooms32.2%
3 bedrooms31.3%
4 bedrooms5.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.9%
1 vehicle41.5%
2 vehicles14.3%
3 or more30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas13.5%
Electricity44.3%
Propane / LP gas23.4%
Wood13.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27923.2%
Cohabiting couple28623.8%
Male householder, no spouse32827.3%
Female householder, no spouse31025.8%
Households with children under 181179.7%
Households with seniors (65+)37030.8%
Average household size1.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.7%10.8%
Married26.8%29.8%
Separated2.1%3.1%
Widowed0.2%9.1%
Divorced22.2%47.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 10.3%
HS graduate 34.8%
Some college, no degree 31.8%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.0%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13466.3%
High school5728.2%
College / grad school115.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.5%
Construction 19.4%
Transportation & utilities 15.0%
Agriculture & mining 13.0%
Retail trade 12.3%
Professional & management 12.1%
Education & healthcare 7.0%
Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts10.2%
Service23.3%
Sales & office21.2%
Natural resources & construction35.1%
Production & transportation10.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.1%
Government19.9%
Self-employed3.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone48.0%
Carpool28.6%
Public transit6.0%
Walk8.3%
Work from home6.9%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 24.1%
Under 18 years 13.8%
18 and over 25.5%
Married-couple families 14.7%
Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.4%
Retirement income12.3%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure33.9%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.3%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.9%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health19.3%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)65.7%
Visited dentist49.0%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1788.6%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.3%
65 and over26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.6%
Public insurance43.1%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,23495.7%
Spanish30.1%
Other Indo-European30.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,19193.9%
Born in same state2,16792.8%
Born in different state48820.9%
Foreign born241.0%
Naturalized citizen1436.1%
Not a US citizen1611.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian38316.4%
French24810.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch271.2%
Arab60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.5%
Internet access90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89049

What city is ZIP code 89049 in?

ZIP code 89049 is primarily assigned to Tonopah, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89049 in?

ZIP code 89049 falls within Nye County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89049 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 89049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89049?

24% of residents in ZIP code 89049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89049?

14% 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 89049 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 89049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 89049 in?

ZIP code 89049 observes the PST timezone.

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