89460 ZIP Code — Gardnerville, NV

Douglas County, Nevada

ZIP code 89460 is located in Gardnerville, Nevada, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 55.19 square miles and serves a population of 14,199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89460

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 $462,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,536. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 89460 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,199

population

55.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gardnerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89413 Glenbrook (9.9 mi) 96150 South Lake Tahoe (11.9 mi) 89705 Carson City (11.9 mi) 96120 Markleeville (12.8 mi) 89423 Minden (14 mi) 89410 Gardnerville (15.7 mi) 89711 Carson City (17.8 mi) 89712 Carson City (17.8 mi) 89713 Carson City (17.8 mi) 89714 Carson City (17.8 mi) 89703 Carson City (17.8 mi) 95735 Twin Bridges (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,199
Population density	257 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	55.19 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	38.9105
Longitude	-119.8236
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	34.9%	31.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.7%	21.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	7.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

14,199

Population

257

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$81,536

Median household income

$40,271

Per capita income

$462,800

Median home value

$1,230

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

4,473

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

147

368

5–9

377

492

10–14

505

430

15–19

441

411

20–24

422

614

25–34

630

750

35–44

769

720

45–54

739

576

55–59

591

601

60–64

617

1,183

65–74

1,214

515

75–84

529

205

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,609	18.4%
18 and over	11,590	81.6%
65 and over	3,856	27.2%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Two or more races 6.9%

Other race 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,822	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,318	8.5%
Two or more races	1,078	6.9%
Other race	655	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	492	3.2%
Asian	108	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	44	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	31.3%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	36.2%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.7%	21.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	7.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$81,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 49.6%

$500k–$1M 29.5%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$462,800
Median rent / month	$1,230
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.6%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	6.7%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,211	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	315	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	746	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,186	21.7%
Households with children under 18	1,439	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,480	45.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	25.2%
Married	60.0%	52.9%
Separated	0.4%	1.6%
Widowed	2.6%	8.0%
Divorced	11.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	2.2%
Kindergarten	83	2.6%
Elementary school	1,476	46.7%
High school	754	23.9%
College / grad school	776	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Public administration 11.1%

Professional & management 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,422	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,909	98.0%
Spanish	426	3.1%
Other Indo-European	391	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.2%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,682	96.4%
Born in same state	13,592	95.7%
Born in different state	3,688	26.0%
Foreign born	90	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	517	3.6%
Not a US citizen	332	64.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,023	14.2%
Italian	1,449	10.2%
Arab	872	6.1%
Polish	309	2.2%
German	201	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	135	1%
English	98	0.7%
Norwegian	78	0.5%
Irish	24	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89460

What city is ZIP code 89460 in?

ZIP code 89460 is primarily assigned to Gardnerville, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89460 in?

ZIP code 89460 falls within Douglas County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89460 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 89460 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 89460 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 89460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 89460 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 89460 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 89460?

The median home value in ZIP code 89460 is $462,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 89460 in?

ZIP code 89460 observes the PST timezone.