Zip code 89835: Wells, Nevada

Q: What city is zip code 89835?

89835 is assigned to Wells, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 89835 in?

89835 is in Elko County, Nevada.

Q: What is the population of 89835?

About 1,762 people live in 89835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 89835?

The median household income in 89835 is $105,870.

Q: What zip codes are near 89835?

The closest zip codes to 89835 are 89823, 89830, 89825, 89828, 89801.

Residential delivery areaElko CountyPacific Time

Population

1,762

Median household income

$106K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$206K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,292/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1,836 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 89835

89835 is a rural zip code in Wells, Nevada (Elko County), covering 1,836 sq mi of land. About 1,762 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $105,870 a year, 31% above the national median of $80,734. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $206,100, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,292 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; management; and production and manufacturing.

How 89835 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute39.9 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NV 24.8 min9th of 145 in NV
Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · NV 9.3%33rd of 166 in NV
Residents under 1828%
91st
U.S. 22% · NV 21.7%22nd of 167 in NV
Median household income$105,870
76th
U.S. $80,734 · NV $78,26031st of 150 in NV
Government workers17.8%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · NV 12.6%56th of 165 in NV
Poverty rate16.3%
74th
U.S. 12.5% · NV 12.4%43rd of 166 in NV
Diversity index57
65th
U.S. 61.4 · NV 69.268th of 167 in NV
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · NV 7.9%97th of 166 in NV
Tech workers3.2%
56th
U.S. 3.8% · NV 2.7%44th of 165 in NV
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · NV 39.1112th of 167 in NV
Homeownership rate66%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · NV 60%101st of 166 in NV
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · NV 11.4%102nd of 165 in NV
Median gross rent$1,292
43rd
U.S. $1,413 · NV $1,59784th of 128 in NV
Broadband access91.3%
43rd
U.S. 91% · NV 92%92nd of 166 in NV
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · NV 7%106th of 165 in NV
Foreign-born residents4.6%
27th
U.S. 14.1% · NV 19.1%119th of 167 in NV
Median home value$206,100
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · NV $435,400127th of 150 in NV
Median earnings per worker$40,147
21st
U.S. $49,666 · NV $45,798120th of 159 in NV
Per capita income$29,536
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NV $41,354134th of 167 in NV
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NV 27.9%125th of 167 in NV
Self-employed workers5.9%
9th
U.S. 10% · NV 9.7%132nd of 165 in NV
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · NV 17%150th of 167 in NV
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · NV 11.9%127th of 166 in NV
Population1,762
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NV 3,184,612112th of 167 in NV
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NV 29/sq mi150th of 167 in NV
Rent-burdened renters15.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NV 55.9%136th of 151 in NV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NV 7.6%144th of 165 in NV
Income inequality (Gini)0.284
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NV 0.467155th of 165 in NV

Measure	89835	Elko	NV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NV
Average commuteWeakness	39.9 min	29.4 min	24.8 min	26.4 min	97th	9th of 145
Housing vacancy	23.8%	11.5%	9.3%	10.1%	96th	33rd of 166
Residents under 18	28%	26.4%	21.7%	22%	91st	22nd of 167
Median household income	$105,870	$86,487	$78,260	$80,734	76th	31st of 150
Government workers	17.8%	15.4%	12.6%	14.5%	75th	56th of 165
Poverty rate	16.3%	9.8%	12.4%	12.5%	74th	43rd of 166
Diversity index	57	55.4	69.2	61.4	65th	68th of 167
Veterans	6.8%	6.8%	7.9%	6.2%	63rd	97th of 166
Tech workers	3.2%	1.1%	2.7%	3.8%	56th	44th of 165
Median age	38.4	35.7	39.1	38.9	45th	112th of 167
Homeownership rate	66%	71.4%	60%	65.2%	44th	101st of 166
Uninsured rate	6.1%	9%	11.4%	8.4%	44th	102nd of 165
Median gross rent	$1,292	$1,164	$1,597	$1,413	43rd	84th of 128
Broadband access	91.3%	89.3%	92%	91%	43rd	92nd of 166
Unemployment rate	4.3%	4.5%	7%	5.2%	39th	106th of 165
Foreign-born residents	4.6%	8.5%	19.1%	14.1%	27th	119th of 167
Median home value	$206,100	$301,400	$435,400	$332,700	22nd	127th of 150
Median earnings per worker	$40,147	$48,450	$45,798	$49,666	21st	120th of 159
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,536	$39,139	$41,354	$44,673	18th	134th of 167
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	17.8%	27.9%	35.7%	10th	125th of 167
Self-employed workers	5.9%	8%	9.7%	10%	9th	132nd of 165
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	13.1%	17%	17.2%	8th	150th of 167
Work from home	4.8%	5.3%	11.9%	15.1%	7th	127th of 166
Population	1,762	54,047	3,184,612	334,922,499	3rd	112th of 167
Population density	1/sq mi	3/sq mi	29/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	150th of 167
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	15.9%	37.4%	55.9%	51.1%	1st	136th of 151
Healthcare workers	0%	4.7%	7.6%	9.7%	1st	144th of 165
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.284	0.415	0.467	0.483	1st	155th 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

24%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

22%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

28%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black3%
Hispanic25%
Asian0%
Native American7%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

28%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

17%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 526
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 73.8%
Married couples: 65.8%
Living alone: 23.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

54%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

89835

$105,870

Elko Co.

$86,487

Nevada

$78,260

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,536

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.284

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

89835

$206,100

Elko Co.

$301,400

Nevada

$435,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

89835

$1,292

Elko Co.

$1,164

Nevada

$1,597

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 690
Owner-occupied: 66%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 15.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

17%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

60+

27%

Average commute

39.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

13%

Management

13%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Office and admin

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Industries

Admin, support and management

14%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Retail

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$40,147

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	89835	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,000	$74,888
Service	$16,685	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,099	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,303	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

29%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
Households with broadband: 91.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.4%
No internet access: 8.7%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wells
State: Nevada
County: Elko County
Center point: 41.2764° N, 114.8738° W
Land area: 1,836 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 89835

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
89823	Deeth, NV	27 mi	594	$83,491	$440,600
89830	Montello, NV	36 mi	80	—	—
89825	Jackpot, NV	44 mi	1,415	—	$157,900
89828	Lamoille, NV	45 mi	271	—	—
89801	Elko, NV	47 mi	26,480	$82,144	$294,500
89883	West Wendover, NV	48 mi	4,604	$48,645	$141,900
89826	Jarbidge, NV	53 mi	0	—	—
83302	Rogerson, ID	55 mi	35	$108,281	—
89802	Elko, NV · PO box	56 mi	—	—	—
89803	Elko, NV · PO box	56 mi	—	—	—
89833	Ruby Valley, NV	60 mi	202	$113,864	—
89815	Spring Creek, NV	62 mi	15,636	$102,926	$351,100

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Questions about 89835

What city is zip code 89835?

89835 is assigned to Wells, Nevada. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 89835 in?

89835 is in Elko County, Nevada.

What is the population of 89835?

About 1,762 people live in 89835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 89835 in?

89835 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 89835?

The median household income in 89835 is $105,870.

What zip codes are near 89835?

The closest zip codes to 89835 are 89823, 89830, 89825, 89828, 89801.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 89835, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.