Zip code 89412: Gerlach, Nevada

Q: What city is zip code 89412?

89412 is assigned to Gerlach, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 89412 in?

89412 is mostly in Washoe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 89412?

About 137 people live in 89412, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 89412?

The closest zip codes to 89412 are 96110, 96104, 96123, 96116, 96115.

Residential delivery areaWashoe CountyPacific Time

Population

137

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3,084 sq mi

0 people/sq mi

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

About 89412

89412 is a rural zip code in Gerlach, Nevada (Washoe County), covering 3,084 sq mi of land. About 137 people live here. The median resident is 50.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

78.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 89412 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 137 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate78.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NV 12.4%2nd of 166 in NV
Work from home50%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · NV 11.9%7th of 166 in NV
Unemployment rate44.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NV 7%2nd of 165 in NV
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NV 92%10th of 166 in NV
Housing vacancy67.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NV 9.3%3rd of 166 in NV
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NV 55.9%9th of 151 in NV
Government workers50%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NV 12.6%9th of 165 in NV
Median age50.4
95th
U.S. 38.9 · NV 39.148th of 167 in NV
Diversity index57.8
67th
U.S. 61.4 · NV 69.267th of 167 in NV
Bachelor's degree or higher22.1%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · NV 27.9%85th of 167 in NV
Homeownership rate50%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NV 60%143rd of 166 in NV
Population137
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NV 3,184,612161st of 167 in NV
Population density0/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NV 29/sq mi167th of 167 in NV
Per capita income$8,765
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NV $41,354165th of 167 in NV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NV 11.4%163rd of 165 in NV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NV 7.9%164th of 166 in NV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NV 19.1%164th of 167 in NV
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NV 17%165th of 167 in NV
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · NV 21.7%165th of 167 in NV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NV 2.7%158th of 165 in NV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NV 7.6%159th of 165 in NV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NV 9.7%160th of 165 in NV
Income inequality (Gini)0.289
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NV 0.467153rd of 165 in NV

Measure	89412	Washoe	NV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NV
Poverty rateWeakness	78.8%	10.7%	12.4%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 166
Work from home	50%	12.6%	11.9%	15.1%	99th	7th of 166
Unemployment rateWeakness	44.8%	5.1%	7%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 165
Broadband accessStrength	100%	91.1%	92%	91%	99th	10th of 166
Housing vacancy	67.8%	8.6%	9.3%	10.1%	99th	3rd of 166
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	51.8%	55.9%	51.1%	99th	9th of 151
Government workers	50%	13.7%	12.6%	14.5%	99th	9th of 165
Median age	50.4	39	39.1	38.9	95th	48th of 167
Diversity index	57.8	58.3	69.2	61.4	67th	67th of 167
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.1%	34.2%	27.9%	35.7%	26th	85th of 167
Homeownership rateWeakness	50%	59.9%	60%	65.2%	18th	143rd of 166
Population	137	497,200	3,184,612	334,922,499	1st	161st of 167
Population density	0/sq mi	79/sq mi	29/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	167th of 167
Per capita incomeWeakness	$8,765	$48,863	$41,354	$44,673	1st	165th of 167
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	9.9%	11.4%	8.4%	1st	163rd of 165
Veterans	0%	7.5%	7.9%	6.2%	1st	164th of 166
Foreign-born residents	0%	14.3%	19.1%	14.1%	1st	164th of 167
Residents 65 and older	0%	17.7%	17%	17.2%	1st	165th of 167
Residents under 18	0%	20.7%	21.7%	22%	1st	165th of 167
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	158th of 165
Healthcare workers	0%	8%	7.6%	9.7%	1st	159th of 165
Self-employed workers	0%	9.7%	9.7%	10%	1st	160th of 165
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.289	0.471	0.467	0.483	1st	153rd 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

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

19%

35–44

36%

45–54

21%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

50.4

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White21%
Black58%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander21%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

57.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 58
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 79% / 21%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

89412

—

Washoe Co.

$88,096

Nevada

$78,260

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$8,765

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

78.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.289

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

89412

—

Washoe Co.

$539,900

Nevada

$435,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

89412

—

Washoe Co.

$1,608

Nevada

$1,597

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

24%

2–4 units

20%

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 180
Owner-occupied: 50%
Vacant: 67.8%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

50%

Bicycle

Worked from home

50%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

100%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

44.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

50%

Production

50%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Other services

50%

Arts and recreation

50%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

50%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	89412	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

36%

High school

20%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 64.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gerlach
State: Nevada
County: Washoe County
Center point: 41.1212° N, 119.7050° W
Land area: 3,084 sq mi
Water area: 6.2 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

89412 spans 2 counties

Washoe County92% of land
Humboldt County8% of land

Zip codes near 89412

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
96110	Eagleville, CA	23 mi	65	$78,333	$207,700
96104	Cedarville, CA	32 mi	713	$52,794	$242,600
96123	Ravendale, CA	37 mi	45	$41,563	—
96116	Likely, CA	40 mi	57	—	—
96115	Lake City, CA	44 mi	125	$71,719	$352,500
96119	Madeline, CA	45 mi	6	—	—
96132	Termo, CA	45 mi	21	$68,472	$427,800
96101	Alturas, CA	48 mi	5,142	$61,680	$211,200
89405	Empire, NV	48 mi	0	—	—
96117	Litchfield, CA	49 mi	261	$104,583	$305,000
96136	Wendel, CA	57 mi	27	—	—
96108	Davis Creek, CA	59 mi	110	—	—

Questions about 89412

What city is zip code 89412?

89412 is assigned to Gerlach, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 89412 in?

89412 is mostly in Washoe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 89412?

About 137 people live in 89412, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 89412 in?

89412 is in Pacific Time.

What zip codes are near 89412?

The closest zip codes to 89412 are 96110, 96104, 96123, 96116, 96115.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89412, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.