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Boulder City, NV
City in Clark County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89005.
Population
14,919
Land area
212.3sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
1
Boulder City and its ZIP codes
Boulder City at a glance
- Boulder City is about 2.4 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $74,757, 4% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $435,600 and median rent is $1,427 a month.
Local data for Boulder City, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boulder City, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,757
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$435,600
Median rent
$1,427/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,621), Irish Americans (2,157), Italian Americans (1,175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Boulder City.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,508
1,142,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.2B
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Boulder City, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boulder City, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,873
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,197
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 41°F
6.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boulder City, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Boulder City
1 in or overlapping Boulder City. Population shown
Cities near Boulder City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.8 |
| HendersonCity | 14 mi | 121 |
| WhitneyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 66 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 42.4 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5 |
| Sunrise ManorCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 33.7 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 35.5 |
| SearchlightCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.9 |
| GoodspringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| Nellis AFBCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boulder City, NV in?
- Boulder City is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Boulder City, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Boulder City include 89005.
- What is the population of Boulder City, NV?
- About 14,919 people live in Boulder City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boulder City?
- Nearby places include Nelson (8.7 mi), Henderson (14 mi), Whitney (20 mi), Enterprise (21 mi), Paradise (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023