County ProfileNV
Elko County
Population: 53,702 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
53,702
People
Median age
35.7
Housing
Total households
19,627
Income
Median household income
$86,487
Housing
Total housing units
22,177
Employment
Employment rate
64.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
91%
County details
Local time 01:26:54(PT)| Name | Elko |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 775 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 41.1411327, -115.3514239 |
| Land area | 17,173.3 sq miles(44,478.6 km²) |
Map of Elko county, Nevada with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Elko County
Compare the largest cities in Elko County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,564 | $79,036 | 3ZIPs |
| Spring Creek | 14,967 | $105,154 | 1ZIPs |
| West Wendover | 4,512 | $49,013 | 1ZIPs |
| Carlin | 2,050 | $60,898 | 1ZIPs |
| Wells | 1,237 | $107,454 | 1ZIPs |
| Owyhee | 1,027 | $54,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Jackpot | 855 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Deeth | 177 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ruby Valley | 164 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tuscarora | 136 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lamoille | 130 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Montello | 66 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jarbidge | 33 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mountain City | 14 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Elko County
Review the most populated postal areas across Elko County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89801 | Elko | $82,144 | 26,250 |
| 89815 | Spring Creek | $102,926 | 15,856 |
| 89883 | West Wendover | $48,645 | 4,683 |
| 89822 | Carlin | $60,898 | 1,982 |
| 89835 | Wells | $105,870 | 1,689 |
| 89832 | Owyhee | $44,583 | 1,338 |
| 89825 | Jackpot | — | 884 |
| 89828 | Lamoille | — | 329 |
| 89823 | Deeth | $83,491 | 177 |
| 89833 | Ruby Valley | $113,864 | 164 |
| 89834 | Tuscarora | $160,750 | 136 |
| 89830 | Montello | — | 130 |
| 89831 | Mountain City | — | 49 |
| 89826 | Jarbidge | — | 33 |
| 89802 | Elko | — | — |
| 89803 | Elko | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS