89048 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 89048, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

89048 is a zip code in Nye County, Nevada, which covers Pahrump, with a total population of 24,277 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 89048 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 89048.

The estimated population of people living in 89048 is 24,277, with a median age of 51.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 89048 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,277
+9.15%
+14.55%
2020
22,242
+2.1%
-
2019
21,784
+1.76%
-
2018
21,408
+1.01%
-
2017
21,193
 - -

Population of 89048 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 89048 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
75%
83.9%
 -10.61%
Black/African American
2.2%
2.2%
 0.00%
Native
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Hispanic
10.3%
10.4%
 -0.96%
Asian
2.9%
1.6%
 +81.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
8.2%
1.5%
 +446.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 89048 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 89048 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 89048 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 89048 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.4 -1.15% 52.2 +1.95% 50.9 -4.14%
2020 52 +0.39% 51.2 -1.92% 53.1 +2.91%
2019 51.8 -1.15% 52.2 -0.95% 51.6 -0.77%
2018 52.4 -0.19% 52.7 +1.54% 52 -2.07%
2017 52.5 - 51.9 - 53.1 -

The median age of the 89048 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 89048 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 9 693 +76.56% 916 +41.53% 1,378 1,352
10 to 19 1,095 +7.04% 803 +50.2% 1,135 1,241
20 to 29 1,118 -17.72% 1,000 -4.89% 900 926
30 to 39 792 +51.16% 785 +70.55% 1,207 1,409
40 to 49 1,170 -5.51% 1,381 -8.86% 1,078 1,237
50 to 59 1,588 -2.38% 1,735 -4.89% 1,531 1,633
60 to 69 1,899 +3.74% 2,191 +7.52% 1,957 2,336
70+ 2,059 +25.36% 1,968 +18.68% 2,609 2,348

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 89048 zip code is $49,137.00.

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 89048.

  • Under 25
    $46,361.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,296.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,489.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,111.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 89048 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 89048, 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 89048 is currently $66,776.00.

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.

0.78% of households in 89048 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 89048 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 89048 is $27,325.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 89048 by the total population of 89048.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 89048 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 89048 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
    6.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 89048 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 89048 zip over the age of 16 is 20,343.

Of those people, a total of 39.70% 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 89048 is 35.30%.

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 89048 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,172 41.20% 22.80%
20 to 24 years 932 67.70% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 894 68.10% 20.50%
30 to 34 years 1,390 65.50% 14.60%
35 to 44 years 2,391 74.40% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 2,419 70.70% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,895 55.00% 11.00%
60 to 64 years 2,061 19.00% 15.90%
65 to 74 years 4,103 8.70% 27.00%
75 years and over 3,086 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 89048. 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 16,157 35.90% 10.50%
Black or African American 491 66.20% 34.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 291 40.20% 42.70%
Asian 634 40.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 79 15.20% 0.00%
Other 1,095 68.90% 1.10%
Two or more races 1,596 51.30% 14.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,998 60.80% 0.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,550 35.50% 11.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 89048 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 89048 is 7,180, with median earnings of $33,258.00.

Women in 89048 are earning approximately 81.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,180 $33,258.00
Male 4,102 $37,599.00
Female 3,078 $30,655.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 89048 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 380 $108,289.00
Business and Financial 403 $61,895.00
Computer and Mathematical 270 $110,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 200 $65,633.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $4,358.00
Community and Social Service 91 $73,277.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 258 $41,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 66 $35,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 172 $77,976.00
Healthcare Support 206 $14,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 187 $21,130.00
Law Enforcement 94 $53,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 607 $21,949.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 473 $14,920.00
Personal Care and Service 270 $13,289.00
Sales 696 $31,639.00
Office and Administrative Support 653 $31,474.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 580 $56,480.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 468 $39,826.00
Production 187 $24,766.00
Transportation and Material Moving 288 $30,658.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 89048 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 89048.

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 119 $130,208.00 261 $76,824.00
Business and Financial 210 $74,702.00 193 $52,809.00
Computer and Mathematical 257 $111,042.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $34,545.00 90 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $0.00 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 75 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 114 $48,185.00 144 $29,886.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 66 $35,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 153 $44,191.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 195 $13,982.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $40,651.00 116 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $0.00 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 269 $24,044.00 338 $14,744.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 280 $14,423.00 193 $14,987.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $11,404.00 188 $14,132.00
Sales 311 $27,165.00 385 $32,242.00
Office and Administrative Support 219 $30,030.00 434 $32,422.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 580 $56,480.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 444 $40,682.00 24 $0.00
Production 187 $24,766.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $31,469.00 65 $17,063.00

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 9,938 households in 89048, with an average household size of 2.42 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 6,412 families living in the 89048 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 89048:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,775 647 990 3,526
Average Household Size 2.95 3.81 3.05 1.27
Total Families 4,775 647 990 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.96 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 6,412 families living in 89048, 11.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 89048:

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 11,113 housing units in 89048.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,938 89.43%
Vacant 1,175 10.57%

22.38% of the total 11,113 housing units in 89048 are rental units. This is approximately 2,487 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,095 are occupied by the owner - or 63.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 89048 is $1,051.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 89048 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
    356
  • Less than $500
    135
  • $500 to $999
    975
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    927
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    302
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    20
  • $3,000 or more
    71

Property Value

The median value of a property in 89048 is $228,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 89048 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    219
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    722
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    967
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,135
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,382
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,529
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    118
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 89048. The chart below shows the number of properties in 89048 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    123
  • 1960 to 1969
    174
  • 1970 to 1979
    695
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,524
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,842
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,403
  • 2010 to 2013
    275
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 89048 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    480
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,244
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,114
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,100

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 89048 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 89048 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 89048.

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
    339
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,088
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,470
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,046
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    437
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    86
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    111
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    199
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,154
  • 90 or more minutes
    387

Summary

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