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Owyhee, NV
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89832.
Population
647
Land area
224.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
1
Owyhee and its ZIP codes
Owyhee at a glance
- Owyhee is 90% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,000 a year, 31% less than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 (73% below Nevada) and median rent is $524 a month.
Local data for Owyhee, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owyhee, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,000
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$524/mo
Homeownership
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (87), German Americans (26), Indian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elko County. PPP loans are for Owyhee.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,963
22,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$318M
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
PPP loans
$320K
4 loans, 46 jobs reported
How people get to work
Owyhee, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled21.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owyhee, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,322
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
97
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 5°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owyhee, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
26.4%
U.S. 12.8% +13.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Owyhee
1 in or overlapping Owyhee. Population shown
Cities near Owyhee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owyhee, NV in?
- Owyhee is in Elko County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Owyhee, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Owyhee include 89832.
- What is the population of Owyhee, NV?
- About 647 people live in Owyhee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owyhee?
- Nearby places include Mountain City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023