Pahrump, NV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 89048 serves a portion of Pahrump, Nevada, within Nye County. This community is home to approximately 19,635 residents, with a median age of 36.4 years. The median household income of $71,777 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $509,616 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 39% owner-occupied and 61% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Pahrump is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 9.4%, 89048 reflects the economic character of Nye County in Nevada.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 19,635 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,411 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,777 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $509,616 | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | ↑ 141% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.5% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 39% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 61% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,817 | — |