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Laughlin, NV
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89029.
Population
8,789
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
538
ZIP codes
1
Laughlin and its ZIP codes
Laughlin at a glance
- Laughlin is about 19 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,685, 42% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,700 (35% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Laughlin, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laughlin, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,685
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$283,700
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
57.6
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,381), German Americans (1,228), Mexican Americans (1,046).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Laughlin.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 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
$15.24B
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Laughlin, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit10.1%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laughlin, 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
111° / 45°F
5.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laughlin, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Laughlin
1 in or overlapping Laughlin. Population shown
Cities near Laughlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City, AZCity | 4.7 mi | 59.4 |
| Katherine, AZCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort Mohave, AZCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 16.7 |
| Mesquite Creek, AZCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Mojave Ranch Estates, AZCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Willow Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Oatman, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Mohave Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14 |
| Cal-Nev-AriCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Arizona Village, AZCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Needles, CACity | 20 mi | 30.6 |
| Golden Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 78.7 |
| Golden Shores, AZCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.1 |
| SearchlightCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.9 |
| Walnut Creek, AZCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| So-Hi, AZCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laughlin, NV in?
- Laughlin is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Laughlin, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Laughlin include 89029.
- What is the population of Laughlin, NV?
- About 8,789 people live in Laughlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laughlin?
- Nearby places include Bullhead City, AZ (4.7 mi), Katherine, AZ (7 mi), Fort Mohave, AZ (9.3 mi), Mesquite Creek, AZ (12 mi), Mojave Ranch Estates, AZ (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023