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Nye County, NV
5 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Nye County, Nevada.
Population
54,344
Land area
18,182sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Nye County
Nye County at a glance
- Nye County is 90% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 17 counties in Nevada.
- The median household income is $60,714, 22% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 (33% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pahrump (47,347), Tonopah (1,910) and Amargosa Valley (1,445).
Local data for Nye County, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nye County, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,714
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$290,900
Prices 0.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,588), Mexican Americans (7,429), Irish Americans (6,472).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,081
13,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,861
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$552M
FY 2026, $10,708 per person
PPP loans
$36.03M
662 loans, 5,294 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$183K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nye County, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nye County, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,026
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,377
13.3% of homes, county
Toxic release facilities
5
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone49 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nye County, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nye County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nye County, NV?
- Pahrump is the largest city or town in Nye County, with about 47,347 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nye County?
- Nye County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 89003, 89020, 89022, 89045, 89048.
- What is the population of Nye County, NV?
- About 54,344 people live in Nye County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nye County?
- Nye County borders Clark County, Churchill County, Inyo County, CA, White Pine County, Lander County, Mineral County, Lincoln County, Eureka County, Esmeralda County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023