89833 ZIP Code — Ruby Valley, NV

Elko County, Nevada

ZIP code 89833 is located in Ruby Valley, Nevada, within Elko County. It covers approximately 402.90 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89833

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $89,444. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 89833 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.

204

population

402.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruby Valley	Acceptable
Ruby Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	402.90 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.3854
Longitude	-115.2329
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	63.8%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$89,444

Median household income

$35,586

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.7%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

54.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	22.5%
18 and over	158	77.5%
65 and over	49	24.0%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Two or more races 14.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	164	75.6%
Two or more races	31	14.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	3.7%
Black or African American	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	32.4%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.4%	21.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	5.9%

Under $10k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 2.4%

$75k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	2.4%
$75k–$100k	30.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	20.7%
Median income	$89,444

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 15.9%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

$1M+ 38.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.7%
Renter occupied	46.3%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	18.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.4%
1 bedroom	23.2%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Wood	47.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	78.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	13	15.9%
Households with children under 18	16	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	28.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.7%	18.6%
Married	81.0%	81.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 8.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 42.6%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	54.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.8%
Elementary school	32	60.4%
High school	12	22.6%
College / grad school	7	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.3%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Professional & management 17.5%

Other services 5.8%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	45.0%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.5%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	51.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	30.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	201	98.5%
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)	193	94.6%
Born in same state	193	94.6%
Born in different state	35	17.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	5.4%
Not a US citizen	10	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	27.9%
Italian	38	18.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89833

What city is ZIP code 89833 in?

ZIP code 89833 is primarily assigned to Ruby Valley, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89833 in?

ZIP code 89833 falls within Elko County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89833 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 89833 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89833?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 89833?

ZIP code 89833 has an estimated population of 204 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 89833?

The median household income in ZIP code 89833 is $89,444, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 89833 in?

ZIP code 89833 observes the PST timezone.