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Storey County
Virginia City, NV
89440
89440 ZIP Code — Virginia City, NV
Storey County, Nevada
ZIP code 89440 is located in
Virginia City ,
Nevada ,
within Storey County .
It covers approximately 12.47 square miles and serves a population of
981 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 775 .
About ZIP code 89440
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,600.
Median household income is $125,058. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 89440 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
981
Population density
79 / sq mi
State FIPS
32
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
12.47 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.4399
Longitude
-119.4969
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
775
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.5%
25.5%
40.3%
$50k – $100k
23.0%
23.0%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
43.4%
43.4%
21.6%
Over $200k
8.0%
8.0%
5.9%
Demographics & statistics
$125,058
Median household income
$325,600
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 150 15.3% 18 and over 831 84.7% 65 and over 369 37.6% Median age 55.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 925 91.4% Two or more races 54 5.3% Hispanic or Latino 31 3.1% Black or African American 1 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.5%
25.5%
40.3%
$50k – $100k
23.0%
23.0%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
43.4%
43.4%
21.6%
Over $200k
8.0%
8.0%
5.9%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.4% $25k–$35k 15.6% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 10.4% $100k–$150k 41.3% $150k–$200k 5.5% $200k+ 11.7% Median income $125,058
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $325,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 30.4% Single-family detached 81.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.7% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.4% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 14.8% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 55.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.7% 1 bedroom 9.8% 2 bedrooms 17.2% 3 bedrooms 64.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.1% 2 vehicles 31.9% 3 or more 50.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 14.0% Propane / LP gas 41.3% Fuel oil 7.8% Wood 29.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 183 47.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 145 37.7% Female householder, no spouse 57 14.8% Households with children under 18 45 11.7% Households with seniors (65+) 257 66.8% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.8% 23.4% Married 38.1% 56.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 12.8% Divorced 24.1% 7.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
21.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.1% Bachelor's or higher 40.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 30 18.1% Elementary school 55 33.1% High school 45 27.1% College / grad school 36 21.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.6%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.9% Service 9.1% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 18.9% Production & transportation 32.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.4% Government 6.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 49.7% Carpool 26.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 17.8% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.8% Retirement income 35.6% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 20.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.5% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 93.3% Teeth loss 10.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 152 18.7%
Disability % Any disability 23.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 44.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.9% Public insurance 71.4% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 961 98.0% 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) 981 100.0% Born in same state 981 100.0% Born in different state 286 29.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 376 38.3% Italian 133 13.6%
Ancestry Count % English 9 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89440
What city is ZIP code 89440 in?
ZIP code 89440 is primarily assigned to Virginia City, Nevada.
What county is ZIP code 89440 in?
ZIP code 89440 falls within Storey County, Nevada.
Does ZIP code 89440 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 89440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 89440 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 89440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 89440 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 89440 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 89440?
The median household income in ZIP code 89440 is $125,058, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 89440 in?
ZIP code 89440 observes the PST timezone.
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