Zip code 89020: Amargosa Valley, Nevada

Q: What city is zip code 89020?

89020 is assigned to Amargosa Valley, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 89020 in?

89020 is in Nye County, Nevada.

Q: What is the population of 89020?

About 1,835 people live in 89020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 89020?

The median household income in 89020 is $36,953.

Q: What zip codes are near 89020?

The closest zip codes to 89020 are 89060, 89023, 89003, 92328, 89041.

Residential delivery areaNye CountyPacific Time

Population

1,835

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$632/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

215 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 89020

89020 is a rural zip code in Amargosa Valley, Nevada (Nye County), covering 215 sq mi of land. About 1,835 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,953 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $632 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and education. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 89020 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans28.5%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · NV 7.9%4th of 166 in NV
Poverty rate29.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NV 12.4%12th of 166 in NV
Housing vacancy16.8%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · NV 9.3%54th of 166 in NV
Median age44.9
85th
U.S. 38.9 · NV 39.169th of 167 in NV
Diversity index62.7
78th
U.S. 61.4 · NV 69.249th of 167 in NV
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · NV 17%73rd of 167 in NV
Government workers17.3%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · NV 12.6%63rd of 165 in NV
Self-employed workers11.3%
72nd
U.S. 10% · NV 9.7%50th of 165 in NV
Residents under 1824.5%
71st
U.S. 22% · NV 21.7%46th of 167 in NV
Uninsured rate9.7%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · NV 11.4%62nd of 165 in NV
Foreign-born residents14.6%
64th
U.S. 14.1% · NV 19.1%62nd of 167 in NV
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · NV 0.46751st of 165 in NV
Homeownership rate55.8%
25th
U.S. 65.2% · NV 60%131st of 166 in NV
Median earnings per worker$35,536
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NV $45,798139th of 159 in NV
Per capita income$25,022
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NV $41,354151st of 167 in NV
Bachelor's degree or higher14%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NV 27.9%131st of 167 in NV
Population1,835
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NV 3,184,612111th of 167 in NV
Median household income$36,953
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NV $78,260147th of 150 in NV
Median gross rent$632
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · NV $1,597122nd of 128 in NV
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NV 7%132nd of 165 in NV
Rent-burdened renters21.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NV 55.9%131st of 151 in NV
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NV 29/sq mi122nd of 167 in NV
Average commute13 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NV 24.8 min140th of 145 in NV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NV 11.9%159th of 166 in NV
Broadband access41.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NV 92%164th of 166 in NV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NV 2.7%153rd of 165 in NV
Healthcare workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NV 7.6%130th of 165 in NV

Measure	89020	Nye	NV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NV
Veterans	28.5%	15%	7.9%	6.2%	99th	4th of 166
Poverty rateWeakness	29.7%	14.1%	12.4%	12.5%	96th	12th of 166
Housing vacancy	16.8%	12.3%	9.3%	10.1%	89th	54th of 166
Median age	44.9	52.5	39.1	38.9	85th	69th of 167
Diversity index	62.7	48.9	69.2	61.4	78th	49th of 167
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	30.9%	17%	17.2%	73rd	73rd of 167
Government workers	17.3%	16.1%	12.6%	14.5%	73rd	63rd of 165
Self-employed workers	11.3%	12.9%	9.7%	10%	72nd	50th of 165
Residents under 18	24.5%	16.6%	21.7%	22%	71st	46th of 167
Uninsured rate	9.7%	8.8%	11.4%	8.4%	69th	62nd of 165
Foreign-born residents	14.6%	8.1%	19.1%	14.1%	64th	62nd of 167
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.446	0.467	0.483	64th	51st of 165
Homeownership rate	55.8%	77.8%	60%	65.2%	25th	131st of 166
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,536	$44,014	$45,798	$49,666	10th	139th of 159
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,022	$34,261	$41,354	$44,673	8th	151st of 167
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14%	13.3%	27.9%	35.7%	8th	131st of 167
Population	1,835	54,344	3,184,612	334,922,499	3rd	111th of 167
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,953	$60,714	$78,260	$80,734	2nd	147th of 150
Median gross rent	$632	$1,181	$1,597	$1,413	2nd	122nd of 128
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	8.1%	7%	5.2%	2nd	132nd of 165
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.2%	51.2%	55.9%	51.1%	2nd	131st of 151
Population density	9/sq mi	3/sq mi	29/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	122nd of 167
Average commuteStrength	13 min	29 min	24.8 min	26.4 min	1st	140th of 145
Work from home	0%	11%	11.9%	15.1%	1st	159th of 166
Broadband accessWeakness	41.2%	84%	92%	91%	1st	164th of 166
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	153rd of 165
Healthcare workers	1.6%	6.2%	7.6%	9.7%	1st	130th of 165

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

24%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.9

Under 18

24.5%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White47%
Black1.0%
Hispanic36%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial14%

Diversity index

62.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

39.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

29%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 762
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 37.5%
Married couples: 27.6%
Living alone: 52.5%
Veterans (of adults): 28.5%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

89020

$36,953

Nye Co.

$60,714

Nevada

$78,260

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,022

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

89020

—

Nye Co.

$290,900

Nevada

$435,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

89020

$632

Nye Co.

$1,181

Nevada

$1,597

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

87%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 916
Owner-occupied: 55.8%
Vacant: 16.8%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 3.7%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

51%

10–19

35%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

37%

Sales

15%

Education

11%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Production

Industries

Arts and recreation

26%

Education

22%

Retail

15%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,536

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	89020	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,946	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,726	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,405	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

35%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 41.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.2%
No internet access: 29.8%
Without health insurance: 9.7%
Limited-English households: 10.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Amargosa Valley
State: Nevada
County: Nye County
Center point: 36.5625° N, 116.4198° W
Land area: 215 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Amargosa Valley (unincorporated)46% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 89020

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
89060	Pahrump, NV	23 mi	12,864	$50,000	$261,100
89023	Mercury, NV · PO box	25 mi	—	—	—
89003	Beatty, NV	33 mi	387	—	$165,400
92328	Death Valley, CA	34 mi	725	$94,375	$77,800
89041	Pahrump, NV · PO box	35 mi	—	—	—
89048	Pahrump, NV	37 mi	26,486	$61,367	$304,900
92384	Shoshone, CA	40 mi	18	—	—
89018	Indian Springs, NV	42 mi	1,170	$87,083	$348,800
89124	Las Vegas, NV	43 mi	732	$117,917	$596,600
89070	Indian Springs, NV	44 mi	5,187	—	—
89061	Pahrump, NV	44 mi	8,141	$77,991	$351,900
89161	Las Vegas, NV	62 mi	444	$51,250	$850,600

Questions about 89020

What city is zip code 89020?

89020 is assigned to Amargosa Valley, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 89020 in?

89020 is in Nye County, Nevada.

What is the population of 89020?

About 1,835 people live in 89020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 89020 in?

89020 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 89020?

The median household income in 89020 is $36,953.

What zip codes are near 89020?

The closest zip codes to 89020 are 89060, 89023, 89003, 92328, 89041.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89020, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.