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Pahrump, NV
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89048, 89060, 89061.
Population
47,347
Land area
328.8sq mi
People per sq mi
144
ZIP codes
3
Pahrump and its ZIP codes
Pahrump at a glance
- Pahrump is about 5 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- Households here earn a median of $62,109 a year, 21% less than the Nevada figure of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,300 (29% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,304 a month.
Local data for Pahrump, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pahrump, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,109
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$310,300
Median rent
$1,304/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,760), Mexican Americans (6,353), Irish Americans (5,550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nye County. PPP loans are for Pahrump.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
$25M
461 loans, 3,670 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pahrump, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pahrump, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,026
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,377
13.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
101° / 28°F
5.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pahrump, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Pahrump
3 in or overlapping Pahrump. Population shown
Cities near Pahrump
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston View, CACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount CharlestonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 29.3 |
| Shoshone, CACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 28.7 |
| Tecopa, CACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 18.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pahrump, NV in?
- Pahrump is in Nye County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Pahrump, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pahrump include 89048, 89060, 89061.
- What is the population of Pahrump, NV?
- About 47,347 people live in Pahrump, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pahrump?
- Nearby places include Charleston View, CA (17 mi), Mount Charleston (23 mi), Shoshone, CA (23 mi), Tecopa, CA (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023