Elko, NV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 89801 serves a portion of Elko, Nevada, within Elko County. This community is home to approximately 37,802 residents, with a median age of 27.9 years. The median household income of $74,560 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $492,096 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 41% owner-occupied and 59% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Elko is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 102 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, 89801 reflects the economic character of Elko County in Nevada.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,802 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,530 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $74,560 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $492,096 | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 102 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ↑ 128% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.0% | ↓ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 33% | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.9 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,657 | — |