89835 ZIP Code — Wells, NV

Elko County, Nevada

ZIP code 89835 is located in Wells, Nevada, within Elko County. It covers approximately 1,835.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89835

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 $215,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $56,797. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 89835 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,330

population

1,835.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wells	Acceptable
Wells	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,330
Population density	1,330 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1,835.60 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	41.0564
Longitude	-114.6905
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	53.2%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,330

Population

1,330

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$56,797

Median household income

$27,545

Per capita income

$215,600

Median home value

$965

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

568

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

116

35–44

135

106

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	23.3%
18 and over	1,020	76.7%
65 and over	152	11.4%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.1%

Two or more races 11.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Black or African American 7.1%

Other race 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	868	58.1%
Two or more races	169	11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	164	11%
Hispanic or Latino	163	10.9%
Black or African American	106	7.1%
Other race	22	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$56,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 36.4%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,600
Median rent / month	$965
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	6.5%
Mobile homes	28.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	27.4%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	16.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	100	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	108	25.2%
Households with children under 18	118	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	28.3%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	44.2%
Married	45.4%	41.2%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	2.1%	3.5%
Divorced	31.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	190	58.1%
High school	118	36.1%
College / grad school	19	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 29.9%

Retail trade 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Education & healthcare 4.9%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 40.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 63.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.4%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,310	98.5%
Spanish	32	2.4%
Other Indo-European	32	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,282	96.4%
Born in same state	1,282	96.4%
Born in different state	384	28.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	48	3.6%
Not a US citizen	32	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	9.7%
Arab	103	7.7%
Italian	12	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.8%
Polish	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89835

What city is ZIP code 89835 in?

ZIP code 89835 is primarily assigned to Wells, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89835 in?

ZIP code 89835 falls within Elko County, Nevada.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89835?

34% of residents in ZIP code 89835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 89835 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 89835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 89835 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 89835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 89835?

ZIP code 89835 has an estimated population of 1,330 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 89835 in?

ZIP code 89835 observes the PST timezone.