ZIP Code 89048 Demographics & Data

Insights on Pahrump, NV (ZIP Code 89048)

Nevada

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 89048

ZIP Code 89048 is associated with the U.S. city Pahrump in Nevada (Nye County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 21,784. In this Nevada region, an estimated 86.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,719. Median househould income in this region is $43,720, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 89048 is approximately 51.8 years, and 35.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 89048

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 89048 is 21,784.

Pahrump, NV

The 89048 ZIP Code is associated with Pahrump, NV in Nye County.

Area Codes associated with 89048

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 89048 include 775.

Sunrise / Sunset in 89048

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 4:33 pm
Sunrise in 89048 6:51 am
Sunrise in 89048 4:33 pm

Weather forecast for 89048

Today's forecast for 89048: Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 1 mph.

Current air quality in 89048

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 89048 Fair

Internet in 89048

About 88.3% of households in ZIP Code 89048 have a computer, while approximately 74.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 89048

The gender split in ZIP Code 89048 is an estimated 48.3% male and approximately 51.7% female.

Health Insurance in 89048

Approximately 12.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 89048 (Pahrump, NV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 89048

The median household income in ZIP Code 89048 is $43,720, while the region's mean household income is $55,191. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,719. The per capita income in ZIP Code 89048 of $23,719 is approximately 24.84% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,557. An estimated 12.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately28.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 89048 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.3% of 89048 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 89048

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.5%
$200,000 or more per year 0.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 89048

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 89048, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 10.2% of 89048 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 89048 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.5%), followed by Some other race (6.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 89048

Industry Percent
White 88.5%
Black or African American 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.8%
Some other race 6.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 89048

Residents of ZIP Code 89048 are older than average. The median age of 51.8 years in ZIP Code 89048 is approximately 35.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 89048 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 89048 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 89048

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 7.5%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 11.1%
55 to 59 years 8.0%
60 to 64 years 8.2%
65 to 74 years 17.7%
75 to 84 years 9.4%
85 years and over 2.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 89048

In ZIP Code 89048, 86.4% of the population graduated high school, while 9.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.8% in this Nye County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 89048

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.8%
Some college, no degree 26.2%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 7.2%
Graduate or professional degree 2.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 89048 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 89048

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 89048 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 89048 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 89048 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 89048

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 89048

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 89048

In 89048, 40.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.5 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 89048 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 13.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 89048 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 89048

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.0%
Construction 9.6%
Manufacturing 3.6%
Wholesale trade 0.2%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.0%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 22.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 6.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 89048

In ZIP Code 89048, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Nye County region.

Language Spoken in 89048

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.2%
Spanish 6.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.2%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 89048

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 89048, an estimated 38.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 36.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Nye County region.

Age of Housing in 89048

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 36.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 38.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 89048 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 89048, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 89048 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nye County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 89048

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 55
Credit reporting or credit repair services 32
Checking or savings account 20
Debt collection 18
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 21
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 89048

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 45
Improper use of your report 30
Managing an account 10
Attempts to collect debt not owed 8
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Other 58
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 89048 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 89048 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 64.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes electricity rates in 89048 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 89048

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 89048 12.28¢/kWh 10.37¢/kWh 9.61¢/kWh
Nevada 14.04¢/kWh 9.64¢/kWh 7.67¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 89048

Month ZIP Code 89048 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.5 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.46 3 6.31
Mar 7.09 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.37 5.13 7.3
May 7.35 5.17 7.13
Jun 7.31 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.9 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.41 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.63 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.93 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.97 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.16 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 89048. This visualizes solar power levels in 89048 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.