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Fish Springs, NV

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada.

Population

528

Land area

9.2sq mi

People per sq mi

57

ZIP codes

0

Fish Springs and its ZIP codes

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Fish Springs at a glance

  • Fish Springs is 98% denser than Nevada as a whole.
  • The median household income is $102,639, 31% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $680,000 (56% above Nevada).

Housing and community stats

Fish Springs, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$102,639

Poverty rate

4.9%

Median home value

$680,000

Homeownership

98.0%

Bachelor's or higher

18.0%

Median age

61.2

Average commute

33.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (98), Mexican Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Fish Springs.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,166

21,634 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$109,486

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$501M

FY 2026, $10,123 per person

Douglas County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fish Springs, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.5%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fish Springs, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,708

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

688

3.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 19°F

9.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fish Springs, NV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.4%

U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Fish Springs

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East ValleyCensus-designated place2.6 mi9.8
RuhenstrothCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.8
GardnervilleCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.8
Carter SpringsCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.8
Gardnerville RanchosCensus-designated place6.1 mi10.3
MindenCensus-designated place6.3 mi3.7
Johnson LaneCensus-designated place7.7 mi21.9
GenoaCensus-designated place11 mi9.2
Indian HillsCensus-designated place12 mi14.6
Double SpringCensus-designated place12 mi8.8
KingsburyCensus-designated place12 mi21.8
Mesa Vista, CACensus-designated place12 mi4.9
Alpine Village, CACensus-designated place14 mi4.1
Round Hill VillageCensus-designated place15 mi5.8
Zephyr CoveCensus-designated place15 mi2.1
SkylandCensus-designated place15 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fish Springs, NV in?
Fish Springs is in Douglas County, Nevada.
What is the population of Fish Springs, NV?
About 528 people live in Fish Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fish Springs?
Nearby places include East Valley (2.6 mi), Ruhenstroth (4.3 mi), Gardnerville (4.7 mi), Carter Springs (6.1 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023