Zip code 89429: Silver Springs, Nevada
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 89429
89429 is a rural zip code in Silver Springs, Nevada (Lyon County), covering 236 sq mi of land. About 7,521 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 56.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $55,714 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $281,600, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,157 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.6 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.
How 89429 compares
- Median age56.698thU.S. 38.9 · NV 39.127th of 167 in NV
- Veterans12.9%96thU.S. 6.2% · NV 7.9%36th of 166 in NV
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · NV 17%37th of 167 in NV
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NV 7%28th of 165 in NV
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NV 0.46718th of 165 in NV
- Homeownership rate84.6%88thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NV 60%36th of 166 in NV
- Average commute33.6 min88thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NV 24.8 min16th of 145 in NV
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NV 55.9%44th of 151 in NV
- Poverty rate17.1%77thU.S. 12.5% · NV 12.4%38th of 166 in NV
- Uninsured rate10.3%72ndU.S. 8.4% · NV 11.4%57th of 165 in NV
- 71stU.S. 10.1% · NV 9.3%82nd of 166 in NV
- Government workers16.8%71stU.S. 14.5% · NV 12.6%66th of 165 in NV
- Broadband access94.1%67thU.S. 91% · NV 92%64th of 166 in NV
- Per capita income$42,25856thU.S. $44,673 · NV $41,35461st of 167 in NV
- Median home value$281,60040thU.S. $332,700 · NV $435,400113th of 150 in NV
- Median gross rent$1,15733rdU.S. $1,413 · NV $1,597102nd of 128 in NV
- Median earnings per worker$42,04929thU.S. $49,666 · NV $45,798108th of 159 in NV
- 28thU.S. 14.1% · NV 19.1%118th of 167 in NV
- Diversity index30.824thU.S. 61.4 · NV 69.2134th of 167 in NV
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · NV 2.7%83rd of 165 in NV
- Median household income$55,71415thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NV $78,260122nd of 150 in NV
- Population7,52112thU.S. 334,922,499 · NV 3,184,61290th of 167 in NV
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · NV 7.6%82nd of 165 in NV
- Population density32/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · NV 29/sq mi109th of 167 in NV
- Work from home3.6%4thU.S. 15.1% · NV 11.9%136th of 166 in NV
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NV 27.9%149th of 167 in NV
- Residents under 1811.2%3rdU.S. 22% · NV 21.7%138th of 167 in NV
- 2ndU.S. 10% · NV 9.7%138th of 165 in NV
| Measure | 89429 | Lyon | NV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.6 | 43.2 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 27th of 167 | |
| Veterans | 12.9% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 36th of 166 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.5% | 22.2% | 17% | 17.2% | 37th of 167 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.3% | 6.5% | 7% | 5.2% | 28th of 165 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.501 | 0.398 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 18th of 165 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.6% | 76.7% | 60% | 65.2% | 36th of 166 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.6 min | 29.4 min | 24.8 min | 26.4 min | 16th of 145 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 59.9% | 44.8% | 55.9% | 51.1% | 44th of 151 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.1% | 11.7% | 12.4% | 12.5% | 38th of 166 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.3% | 9.6% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 57th of 165 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10% | 6.6% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 82nd of 166 | |
| Government workers | 16.8% | 15.6% | 12.6% | 14.5% | 66th of 165 | |
| Broadband access | 94.1% | 93.5% | 92% | 91% | 64th of 166 | |
| Per capita income | $42,258 | $38,076 | $41,354 | $44,673 | 61st of 167 | |
| Median home value | $281,600 | $366,100 | $435,400 | $332,700 | 113th of 150 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 | $1,326 | $1,597 | $1,413 | 102nd of 128 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,049 | $48,521 | $45,798 | $49,666 | 108th of 159 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.7% | 7.2% | 19.1% | 14.1% | 118th of 167 | |
| Diversity index | 30.8 | 46.3 | 69.2 | 61.4 | 134th of 167 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 83rd of 165 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,714 | $80,812 | $78,260 | $80,734 | 122nd of 150 | |
| Population | 7,521 | 61,680 | 3,184,612 | 334,922,499 | 90th of 167 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.4% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 9.7% | 82nd of 165 | |
| Population density | 32/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 29/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 109th of 167 | |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 8.2% | 11.9% | 15.1% | 136th of 166 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.5% | 17% | 27.9% | 35.7% | 149th of 167 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.2% | 20.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 138th of 167 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.9% | 8% | 9.7% | 10% | 138th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White83%
- Black1%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian1.0%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,394
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 56.7%
- Married couples
- 39.5%
- Living alone
- 32.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.9%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,773
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Vacant
- 10%
- Median year built
- 1994
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 59.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.6%
- Home value to income
- 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 89429 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,122 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,094 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,707 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $65,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,719 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.6%
- Households with broadband
- 94.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47.6%
- No internet access
- 4.2%
- Without health insurance
- 10.3%
- Limited-English households
- 1.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Silver Springs
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Lyon County
- Center point
- 39.3569° N, 119.2696° W
- Land area
- 236 sq mi
- Water area
- 10 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Silver Springs (unincorporated)30% of zip
- Fernley7% of zip
- Stagecoach (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 89429
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89403 | Dayton, NV | 14 mi | $97,153 |
| 89437 | Sparks, NV | 15 mi | — |
| 89434 | Sparks, NV | 19 mi | $91,507 |
| 89428 | Silver City, NV | 21 mi | $68,750 |
| 89440 | Virginia City, NV | 21 mi | $159,438 |
| 89521 | Reno, NV | 22 mi | $127,181 |
| 89442 | Wadsworth, NV | 24 mi | $64,444 |
| 89706 | Carson City, NV | 25 mi | $62,815 |
| 89408 | Fernley, NV | 26 mi | $89,552 |
| 89502 | Reno, NV | 27 mi | $65,328 |
| 89407 | Fallon, NV · PO box | 28 mi | — |
| 89704 | Washoe Valley, NV | 28 mi | $118,017 |
Zip codes like 89429 elsewhere
Questions about 89429
What city is zip code 89429?
89429 is assigned to Silver Springs, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 89429 in?
89429 is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of 89429?
About 7,521 people live in 89429, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 89429 in?
89429 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 89429?
The median household income in 89429 is $55,714.
What zip codes are near 89429?
The closest zip codes to 89429 are 89403, 89437, 89434, 89428, 89440.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89429, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.