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Silver City, NV
Census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89428.
Population
118
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
1
Silver City and its ZIP codes
Silver City at a glance
- Silver City is about 4.2 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Silver City.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,470
13,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$521M
FY 2026, $8,796 per person
PPP loans
$71.4K
2 loans, 5 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Silver City, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,632
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
325
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 27°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver City, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Silver City
1 in or overlapping Silver City. Population shown
Cities near Silver City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia CityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 34.9 |
| Washoe ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5 |
| Carson City | 8 mi | 144.5 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.6 |
| StagecoachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| Johnson LaneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 21.9 |
| Incline VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 21.5 |
| GlenbrookCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Crystal BayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| GenoaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.2 |
| Kings Beach, CACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Logan CreekCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Fish SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.2 |
| Floriston, CACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Tahoe Vista, CACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver City, NV in?
- Silver City is in Lyon County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Silver City, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Silver City include 89428.
- What is the population of Silver City, NV?
- About 118 people live in Silver City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver City?
- Nearby places include Virginia City (3 mi), Dayton (4.1 mi), Washoe Valley (8 mi), Carson City (8 mi), Indian Hills (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023