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Whitney, NV
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada. ZIP codes: 89122.
Population
47,221
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,934
ZIP codes
1
Whitney and its ZIP codes
Whitney at a glance
- Whitney is about 239 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $67,155, 14% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,000 (24% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,574 a month.
Local data for Whitney, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitney, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,155
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$329,000
Median rent
$1,574/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,117), Filipino Americans (3,613), German Americans (2,463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Whitney.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,508
1,142,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.2B
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
PPP loans
$41.8M
1,390 loans, 4,755 jobs reported
How people get to work
Whitney, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitney, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,873
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,197
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
105° / 41°F
4.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitney, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Whitney
1 in or overlapping Whitney. Population shown
Cities near Whitney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise ManorCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 33.7 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 42.4 |
| HendersonCity | 6.3 mi | 121 |
| Nellis AFBCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 66 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 35.5 |
| North Las VegasCity | 15 mi | 105.4 |
| Summerlin SouthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.7 |
| Las VegasCity | 17 mi | 141.9 |
| Boulder CityCity | 20 mi | 212.3 |
| Blue DiamondCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| NelsonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.8 |
| GoodspringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitney, NV in?
- Whitney is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What ZIP codes are in Whitney, NV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whitney include 89122.
- What is the population of Whitney, NV?
- About 47,221 people live in Whitney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitney?
- Nearby places include Sunrise Manor (5.5 mi), Winchester (5.6 mi), Paradise (6.3 mi), Henderson (6.3 mi), Nellis AFB (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023