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Storey County, NV
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Storey County, Nevada.
Population
4,140
Land area
264sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Storey County
Storey County at a glance
- Storey County is 46% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,409, 19% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,400 and median rent is $1,153 a month.
Local data for Storey County, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Storey County, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,409
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$426,400
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,153/mo
Homeownership
96.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
38.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (714), Irish Americans (494), Scottish Americans (252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,499
21,463 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.6M
FY 2026, $12,336 per person
PPP loans
$109M
1,301 loans, 12,233 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Storey County, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 38.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Storey County, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,117
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
178
7.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 27°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Storey County, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Storey County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Storey County, NV?
- Virginia City is the largest city or town in Storey County, with about 644 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Storey County?
- Storey County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 89437, 89440, 89521.
- What is the population of Storey County, NV?
- About 4,140 people live in Storey County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Storey County?
- Storey County borders Washoe County, Lyon County, Carson City.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023