Zip code 89832: Owyhee, Nevada

Q: What city is zip code 89832?

89832 is assigned to Owyhee, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 89832 in?

89832 is mostly in Elko County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 89832?

About 838 people live in 89832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 89832?

The median household income in 89832 is $44,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 89832?

The closest zip codes to 89832 are 89831, 89834, 89826, 83604, 89801.

Residential delivery areaElko CountyPacific Time

Population

838

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$115K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$528/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

175 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 89832

89832 is a rural zip code in Owyhee, Nevada (Elko County), covering 175 sq mi of land. About 838 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,583 a year, 45% below the national median of $80,734. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $115,200, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $528 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.9 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 33% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 89832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NV 12.4%7th of 166 in NV
Government workers58%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NV 12.6%5th of 165 in NV
Housing vacancy22.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · NV 9.3%39th of 166 in NV
Healthcare workers14.5%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · NV 7.6%11th of 165 in NV
Uninsured rate16.8%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NV 11.4%25th of 165 in NV
Residents under 1824.8%
73rd
U.S. 22% · NV 21.7%41st of 167 in NV
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · NV 0.46742nd of 165 in NV
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · NV 39.1111th of 167 in NV
Diversity index45.7
45th
U.S. 61.4 · NV 69.2106th of 167 in NV
Median earnings per worker$43,125
33rd
U.S. $49,666 · NV $45,798102nd of 159 in NV
Residents 65 and older14.2%
32nd
U.S. 17.2% · NV 17%119th of 167 in NV
Self-employed workers7.1%
21st
U.S. 10% · NV 9.7%111th of 165 in NV
Homeownership rate51%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NV 60%140th of 166 in NV
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · NV 11.9%111th of 166 in NV
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · NV 7.9%143rd of 166 in NV
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NV 7%125th of 165 in NV
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · NV 19.1%136th of 167 in NV
Bachelor's degree or higher15.4%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NV 27.9%123rd of 167 in NV
Per capita income$23,876
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NV $41,354154th of 167 in NV
Median household income$44,583
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NV $78,260142nd of 150 in NV
Median home value$115,200
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NV $435,400140th of 150 in NV
Broadband access75.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NV 92%155th of 166 in NV
Population838
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NV 3,184,612127th of 167 in NV
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NV 29/sq mi130th of 167 in NV
Median gross rent$528
1st
U.S. $1,413 · NV $1,597128th of 128 in NV
Average commute13.9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NV 24.8 min137th of 145 in NV
Rent-burdened renters14.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NV 55.9%138th of 151 in NV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NV 2.7%132nd of 165 in NV

Measure	89832	Elko	NV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NV
Poverty rateWeakness	39.5%	9.8%	12.4%	12.5%	99th	7th of 166
Government workers	58%	15.4%	12.6%	14.5%	99th	5th of 165
Housing vacancy	22.4%	11.5%	9.3%	10.1%	95th	39th of 166
Healthcare workers	14.5%	4.7%	7.6%	9.7%	94th	11th of 165
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.8%	9%	11.4%	8.4%	91st	25th of 165
Residents under 18	24.8%	26.4%	21.7%	22%	73rd	41st of 167
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.415	0.467	0.483	68th	42nd of 165
Median age	38.4	35.7	39.1	38.9	45th	111th of 167
Diversity index	45.7	55.4	69.2	61.4	45th	106th of 167
Median earnings per worker	$43,125	$48,450	$45,798	$49,666	33rd	102nd of 159
Residents 65 and older	14.2%	13.1%	17%	17.2%	32nd	119th of 167
Self-employed workers	7.1%	8%	9.7%	10%	21st	111th of 165
Homeownership rateWeakness	51%	71.4%	60%	65.2%	19th	140th of 166
Work from home	7.5%	5.3%	11.9%	15.1%	19th	111th of 166
Veterans	3.3%	6.8%	7.9%	6.2%	18th	143rd of 166
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	4.5%	7%	5.2%	11th	125th of 165
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	8.5%	19.1%	14.1%	11th	136th of 167
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.4%	17.8%	27.9%	35.7%	10th	123rd of 167
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,876	$39,139	$41,354	$44,673	6th	154th of 167
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,583	$86,487	$78,260	$80,734	5th	142nd of 150
Median home value	$115,200	$301,400	$435,400	$332,700	4th	140th of 150
Broadband accessWeakness	75.5%	89.3%	92%	91%	2nd	155th of 166
Population	838	54,047	3,184,612	334,922,499	1st	127th of 167
Population density	5/sq mi	3/sq mi	29/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	130th of 167
Median gross rent	$528	$1,164	$1,597	$1,413	1st	128th of 128
Average commuteStrength	13.9 min	29.4 min	24.8 min	26.4 min	1st	137th of 145
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	14.3%	37.4%	55.9%	51.1%	1st	138th of 151
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	132nd 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

16%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

24.8%

65 and over

14.2%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black0.1%
Hispanic11%
Asian2%
Native American72%
Pacific Islander0%
Other8%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

45.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

67%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

25%

Households

Households: 294
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 53.4%
Married couples: 28.2%
Living alone: 42.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

89832

$44,583

Elko Co.

$86,487

Nevada

$78,260

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,876

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

89832

$115,200

Elko Co.

$301,400

Nevada

$435,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

89832

$528

Elko Co.

$1,164

Nevada

$1,597

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 379
Owner-occupied: 51%
Vacant: 22.4%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 14.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.4%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

42%

10–19

30%

20–29

24%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

20%

Office and admin

18%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

11%

Education

11%

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Sales

Production

Industries

Education

23%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Public administration

17%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$43,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

58%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	89832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,889	$74,888
Service	$21,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$48,958	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,611	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

25%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 75.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.9%
No internet access: 22.1%
Without health insurance: 16.8%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Owyhee
State: Nevada
County: Elko County
Center point: 41.9787° N, 116.1918° W
Land area: 175 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

89832 spans 2 counties

Elko County67% of land
Owyhee County33% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Owyhee (unincorporated)67% of zip

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

Zip codes near 89832

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
89831	Mountain City, NV	19 mi	16	—	—
89834	Tuscarora, NV	40 mi	122	$160,750	—
89826	Jarbidge, NV	40 mi	0	—	—
83604	Bruneau, ID	59 mi	583	$51,810	—
89801	Elko, NV	61 mi	26,480	$82,144	$294,500
83624	Grand View, ID	65 mi	1,349	$44,583	$273,400
83650	Murphy, ID	68 mi	464	$57,396	$328,600
83627	Hammett, ID	73 mi	575	$61,250	$163,300
89802	Elko, NV · PO box	82 mi	—	—	—
89803	Elko, NV · PO box	82 mi	—	—	—
89414	Golconda, NV	83 mi	203	—	—
89823	Deeth, NV	89 mi	594	$83,491	$440,600

Questions about 89832

What city is zip code 89832?

89832 is assigned to Owyhee, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 89832 in?

89832 is mostly in Elko County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 89832?

About 838 people live in 89832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 89832 in?

89832 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 89832?

The median household income in 89832 is $44,583.

What zip codes are near 89832?

The closest zip codes to 89832 are 89831, 89834, 89826, 83604, 89801.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.