89820 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 89820, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

89820 is a zip code in Eureka County and Lander County, Nevada, which covers Beowawe CCD, Austin CCD, and Battle Mountain, with a total population of 5,621 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 89820 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 89820.

The estimated population of people living in 89820 is 5,621, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 89820 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,621
+4.03%
+1.08%
2020
5,403
 -0.61% -
2019
5,436
 -0.82% -
2018
5,481
 -1.44% -
2017
5,561
 - -

Population of 89820 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 89820 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
69.6%
65.9%
 +5.61%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
3.1%
4.4%
 -29.55%
Hispanic
26.1%
28.4%
 -8.10%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 89820 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 89820 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 89820 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 89820 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +5% 35.9 +1.7% 44.4 +15.03%
2020 36 0% 35.3 +2.32% 38.6 +0.78%
2019 36 0% 34.5 +8.15% 38.3 -8.81%
2018 36 -0.83% 31.9 -3.63% 42 0%
2017 36.3 - 33.1 - 42 -

The median age of the 89820 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 89820 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 9 546 -49.44% 402 +38.2% 298 496
10 to 19 483 +28.02% 177 +35.95% 606 230
20 to 29 413 -36.33% 387 -43.53% 279 229
30 to 39 421 +33.3% 204 +42.61% 569 228
40 to 49 213 +63.19% 302 9.35% 283 274
50 to 59 623 4.38% 420 +16.75% 619 467
60 to 69 113 +98.71% 227 +28.52% 240 295
70+ 248 +12.18% 382 -44.98% 275 233

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 89820 zip code is $93,141.00.

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 89820.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,382.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,431.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,705.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 89820 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 89820, 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 89820 is currently $95,280.00.

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.

8.84% of households in 89820 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 89820 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.84%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 89820 is $38,717.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 89820 by the total population of 89820.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 89820 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 89820 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
    3.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 89820 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 89820 zip over the age of 16 is 4,260.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 89820 is 58.70%.

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 89820 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 269 23.40% 66.70%
20 to 24 years 239 83.30% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 269 87.40% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 465 74.40% 23.70%
35 to 44 years 640 95.60% 16.80%
45 to 54 years 901 76.20% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 434 72.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 275 55.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 549 29.30% 13.00%
75 years and over 219 17.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 89820. 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 3,855 66.90% 9.50%
Black or African American 75 58.70% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 200 68.00% 8.10%
Asian 4 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 62 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 64 25.00% 50.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,141 59.90% 6.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,941 68.40% 12.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 89820 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 89820 is 2,501, with median earnings of $66,092.00.

Women in 89820 are earning approximately 49.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,501 $66,092.00
Male 1,648 $78,378.00
Female 853 $38,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 89820 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 251 $102,688.00
Business and Financial 151 $42,271.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 136 $24,571.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $101,000.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $14,423.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $32,111.00
Sales 89 $7,386.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $65,612.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 391 $59,313.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $92,820.00
Production 227 $125,282.00
Transportation and Material Moving 68 $35,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 89820 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 89820.

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 183 $102,688.00 68 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 151 $42,271.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 122 $24,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 52 $14,808.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $0.00 66 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $0.00 42 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00 81 $6,477.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $92,750.00 131 $42,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 391 $59,313.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $92,820.00 0 $0.00
Production 227 $125,282.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $38,438.00 3 $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 2,207 households in 89820, with an average household size of 2.53 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 1,686 families living in the 89820 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 89820:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,033 424 229 521
Average Household Size 2.93 3.04 3.01 1.09
Total Families 1,033 424 229 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.86 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 1,686 families living in 89820, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 89820:

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 2,687 housing units in 89820.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,207 82.14%
Vacant 480 17.86%

15.67% of the total 2,687 housing units in 89820 are rental units. This is approximately 421 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,694 are occupied by the owner - or 63.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 89820 is $792.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 89820 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    324
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    42
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $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 89820 is $176,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 89820 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    280
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    151
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    439
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    577
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    149
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 89820. The chart below shows the number of properties in 89820 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    137
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    25
  • 1960 to 1969
    289
  • 1970 to 1979
    407
  • 1980 to 1989
    500
  • 1990 to 1999
    730
  • 2000 to 2009
    269
  • 2010 to 2013
    313
  • 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 89820 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    406
  • 2 vehicles available
    763
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    993

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 89820 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 89820 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 89820.

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
    331
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    527
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    310
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    325
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    241
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    42
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    442
  • 90 or more minutes
    136

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 89820 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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