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Fernley, NV
City in Lyon County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89408.
Population
24,225
Land area
122.7sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
1
Fernley and its ZIP codes
Fernley at a glance
- Fernley is about 6.8 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $89,517, 14% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,700 (16% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,570 a month.
Local data for Fernley, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fernley, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,517
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$1,570/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,151), Irish Americans (2,881), German Americans (2,478).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Fernley.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,470
13,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$521M
FY 2026, $8,796 per person
How people get to work
Fernley, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fernley, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,632
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
325
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 20°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fernley, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fernley
1 in or overlapping Fernley. Population shown
Cities near Fernley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 71.6 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| StagecoachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| FallonCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| Spanish SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 55.6 |
| SparksCity | 28 mi | 36.5 |
| Fallon StationCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fernley, NV in?
- Fernley is in Lyon County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Fernley, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fernley include 89408.
- What is the population of Fernley, NV?
- About 24,225 people live in Fernley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fernley?
- Nearby places include Wadsworth (5.6 mi), Silver Springs (16 mi), Nixon (18 mi), Stagecoach (19 mi), Fallon (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023