89442 ZIP Code — Wadsworth, NV

Washoe County, Nevada

ZIP code 89442 is located in Wadsworth, Nevada, within Washoe County. It covers approximately 217.19 square miles and serves a population of 887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $58,239. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 89442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

887

population

217.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wadsworth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	887
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	217.19 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	39.7445
Longitude	-119.2863
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	47.4%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	7.6%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

887

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$58,239

Median household income

$25,391

Per capita income

$113,500

Median home value

$889

Median monthly rent

56.1%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

10.4%

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	181	20.4%
18 and over	706	79.6%
65 and over	121	13.6%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.7%

White 35.9%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 2.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	420	44.7%
White	337	35.9%
Two or more races	68	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	52	5.5%
Other race	23	2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	1.6%
Asian	14	1.5%
Black or African American	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	35.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	32.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	24.2%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	7.6%	5.9%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$58,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,500
Median rent / month	$889
Owner occupied	56.1%
Renter occupied	43.9%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.9%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	35	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	48	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	79	26.1%
Households with children under 18	99	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	28.7%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	30.6%
Married	43.5%	40.2%
Separated	2.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.5%	10.4%
Divorced	11.7%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	74	46.8%
High school	35	22.2%
College / grad school	49	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Retail trade 13.6%

Construction 12.4%

Public administration 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Professional & management 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.8%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	33.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.4%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	27.8%
Uninsured under 19	29.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	818	92.2%
Spanish	17	2.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	860	97.0%
Born in same state	847	95.5%
Born in different state	399	45.0%
Foreign born	13	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	27	3.0%
Not a US citizen	19	70.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	4.2%
French	21	2.4%
English	13	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	1.4%
Arab	6	0.7%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89442

What city is ZIP code 89442 in?

ZIP code 89442 is primarily assigned to Wadsworth, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89442 in?

ZIP code 89442 falls within Washoe County, Nevada.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89442?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 89442?

19% of residents in ZIP code 89442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89442?

The median home value in ZIP code 89442 is $113,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 89442?

ZIP code 89442 has an estimated population of 887 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 89442 in?

ZIP code 89442 observes the PST timezone.