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Mesquite, NV
City in Clark County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89027, 89034.
Population
22,059
Land area
31.8sq mi
People per sq mi
694
ZIP codes
2
Mesquite and its ZIP codes
Mesquite at a glance
- Mesquite is about 24 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- Households here earn a median of $75,227 a year, 4% less than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $388,600 (11% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
Local data for Mesquite, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mesquite, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,227
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$388,600
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
63.4
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,786), German Americans (3,070), Irish Americans (1,870).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Mesquite.
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
PPP loans
$32.9M
336 loans, 3,864 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mesquite, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mesquite, 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
106° / 30°F
5.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesquite, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Mesquite
2 in or overlapping Mesquite. Population shown
Cities near Mesquite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BunkervilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 10.3 |
| Scenic, AZCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 16.4 |
| Littlefield, AZCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.8 |
| Beaver Dam, AZCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| Moapa ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 43.7 |
| Moapa TownCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesquite, NV in?
- Mesquite is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Mesquite, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mesquite include 89027, 89034.
- What is the population of Mesquite, NV?
- About 22,059 people live in Mesquite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesquite?
- Nearby places include Bunkerville (2.2 mi), Scenic, AZ (7.1 mi), Littlefield, AZ (12 mi), Beaver Dam, AZ (14 mi), Moapa Valley (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023