Ely, NV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 89301 serves a portion of Ely, Nevada, within White Pine County. This community is home to approximately 51,621 residents, with a median age of 34.2 years. The median household income of $52,627 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $299,973 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Ely is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 18% and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 89301 reflects the economic character of White Pine County in Nevada.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 51,621 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,133 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,627 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $299,973 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.1% | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 18% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,778 | — |