89444 ZIP Code — Wellington, NV

Lyon County, Nevada

ZIP code 89444 is located in Wellington, Nevada, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 211.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $425,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,176. 62% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 89444 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,278

population

211.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellington	Acceptable
Wellington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89430 Smith (4.9 mi) 89410 Gardnerville (9.7 mi) 96133 Topaz (13.5 mi) 89423 Minden (16.6 mi) 89447 Yerington (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,278
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	211.00 sq mi
Water area	3.53 sq mi
Latitude	38.7813
Longitude	-119.3986
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	51.2%	41.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	35.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.5%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,278

Population

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

$52,176

Median household income

$35,755

Per capita income

$425,300

Median home value

$1,168

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,492

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

133

35–44

139

45–54

130

188

55–59

177

235

60–64

220

431

65–74

406

195

75–84

184

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	10.7%
18 and over	2,926	89.3%
65 and over	1,277	39.0%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Two or more races 9.7%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,725	74.6%
Hispanic or Latino	375	10.3%
Two or more races	354	9.7%
Other race	93	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	1.1%
Asian	38	1%
Black or African American	26	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	41.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	35.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.5%	21.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.0%	5.9%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$52,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 44.0%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$425,300
Median rent / month	$1,168
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	26.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	45.5%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	18.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	850	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	95	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	291	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	363	22.7%
Households with children under 18	207	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	934	58.4%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	13.2%
Married	61.2%	68.0%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	6.4%	7.1%
Divorced	16.8%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	8.2%
Kindergarten	19	5.6%
Elementary school	147	43.0%
High school	80	23.4%
College / grad school	68	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 11.0%

Construction 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.6

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	410	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	22.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,165	96.6%
Spanish	79	2.5%
Other Indo-European	67	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,177	96.9%
Born in same state	3,116	95.1%
Born in different state	485	14.8%
Foreign born	61	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	101	3.1%
Not a US citizen	70	69.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	344	10.5%
French	299	9.1%
Arab	290	8.8%
English	121	3.7%
Polish	64	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	39	1.2%
Irish	9	0.3%
German	4	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89444

What city is ZIP code 89444 in?

ZIP code 89444 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89444 in?

ZIP code 89444 falls within Lyon County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89444 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 89444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 89444 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 89444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 89444 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 89444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 89444 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 89444 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 89444 in?

ZIP code 89444 observes the PST timezone.