89060 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 89060, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

89060 is a zip code in Inyo County and Nye County, California, which covers Death Valley CCD and Pahrump, with a total population of 11,556 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 89060 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 89060.

The estimated population of people living in 89060 is 11,556, with a median age of 53.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 89060 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,556
+8.08%
+23.29%
2020
10,692
+12.87%
-
2019
9,473
+4.77%
-
2018
9,042
 -3.53% -
2017
9,373
 - -

Population of 89060 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 89060 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.1%
72.3%
 -3.04%
Black/African American
0.2%
5.6%
 -96.43%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
24.7%
18.4%
 +34.24%
Asian
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.8%
 -75.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.3%
 +47.83%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 89060 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 89060 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 89060 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 89060 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.8 -0.37% 56.5 +4.44% 52.6 -2.41%
2020 54 -5.26% 54.1 -1.1% 53.9 -7.86%
2019 57 -0.7% 54.7 -0.91% 58.5 -0.68%
2018 57.4 +3.42% 55.2 +0.91% 58.9 +2.97%
2017 55.5 - 54.7 - 57.2 -

The median age of the 89060 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 89060 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 444 -25.77% 423 +163.69% 311 824
10 to 19 344 4.05% 295 +46.53% 284 362
20 to 29 629 +39.65% 329 +52.32% 877 528
30 to 39 292 +32.02% 220 +83.16% 362 413
40 to 49 423 +64.83% 554 -67.22% 726 252
50 to 59 933 -11.39% 797 +21.78% 802 981
60 to 69 820 +46.87% 882 +42.54% 1,250 1,300
70+ 943 +31.59% 1,045 -1.93% 1,270 1,014

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 89060 zip code is $51,268.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 89060.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,591.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,706.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,399.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 89060 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 89060, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 89060 is currently $65,427.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.09% of households in 89060 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 89060 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 89060 is $28,473.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 89060 by the total population of 89060.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 89060 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 89060 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 89060 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 89060 zip over the age of 16 is 9,993.

Of those people, a total of 42.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 89060 is 37.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 89060 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 218 39.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 250 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,155 72.30% 19.30%
30 to 34 years 440 93.00% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 633 86.60% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 1,731 67.40% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 732 50.00% 23.20%
60 to 64 years 1,210 26.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,219 10.20% 27.80%
75 years and over 1,405 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 89060. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,729 40.80% 13.40%
Black or African American 41 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 100.00% 42.90%
Asian 137 31.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 80.00% 0.00%
Other 952 54.00% 4.10%
Two or more races 1,067 44.20% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,903 50.00% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,513 40.70% 13.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 89060 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 89060 is 3,774, with median earnings of $40,140.00.

Women in 89060 are earning approximately 85.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,774 $40,140.00
Male 2,155 $42,002.00
Female 1,619 $36,039.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 89060 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 166 $84,554.00
Business and Financial 97 $69,209.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $198,819.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 47 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 225 $24,519.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 98 $56,842.00
Healthcare Support 195 $38,533.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $43,728.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 354 $47,695.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 312 $18,021.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $0.00
Sales 393 $24,595.00
Office and Administrative Support 426 $43,385.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 233 $82,031.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 377 $33,176.00
Production 279 $37,165.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $9,444.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 89060 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 89060.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 13 $0.00 153 $83,973.00
Business and Financial 33 $0.00 64 $68,367.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $198,819.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 29 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $0.00 134 $28,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 77 $55,461.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 195 $38,533.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $43,929.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $0.00 75 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $28,081.00 138 $14,167.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $0.00 14 $0.00
Sales 138 $40,179.00 255 $22,724.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $18,850.00 339 $44,365.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 233 $82,031.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 377 $33,176.00 0 $0.00
Production 149 $47,313.00 130 $35,211.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $9,444.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,883 households in 89060, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,784 families living in the 89060 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 89060:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,456 117 211 2,099
Average Household Size 3.01 2.64 3.67 1.44
Total Families 2,456 117 211 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.64 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 2,784 families living in 89060, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 89060:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,432 housing units in 89060.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,883 89.89%
Vacant 549 10.11%

15.59% of the total 5,432 housing units in 89060 are rental units. This is approximately 847 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,908 are occupied by the owner - or 71.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 89060 is $795.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 89060 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    128
  • Less than $500
    77
  • $500 to $999
    470
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    276
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    24
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 89060 is $166,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 89060 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    366
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    487
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    845
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    738
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    946
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    370
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    126
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 89060. The chart below shows the number of properties in 89060 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    51
  • 1960 to 1969
    75
  • 1970 to 1979
    283
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,066
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,836
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,947
  • 2010 to 2013
    54
  • 2014 or later
    43

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 89060 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    219
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,168
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,833
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,663

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 89060 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 89060 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 89060.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    258
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,060
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    631
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    355
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    127
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    153
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    135
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    487
  • 90 or more minutes
    329

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 89060 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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