| City: | Silverpeak, Nevada |
| County: | Esmeralda County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:29:27 AM |
| Population: | 121 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7382, -117.9470 |
| Land Area: | 0.99 sq mi |
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Silver Peak sits in the remote Silver Peak Range of Esmeralda County, Nevada. With 121 residents spread across 42.8 square miles, it's one of Nevada's smallest communities. The town preserves its mining heritage through street names like Galena Street, Argentite Way, Cinnabar Way, and Pyrite Lane, all named for minerals historically extracted from the surrounding mountains.
Despite having 69 occupied homes, Silver Peak is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. The post office maintains 63 PO Boxes, and nearly all households (91%) use them exclusively. While limited street delivery exists on Main Street and a rural route, most mail arrives through PO Boxes. This isn't a classification quirk. There's no alternative mail delivery system across this vast desert territory.
The community shows unusual economic patterns for its size. Three business establishments employ 154 workers, more than the entire residential population. This indicates a lithium mining operation that draws workers from surrounding areas. Median household income of $104,821 far exceeds typical small-town Nevada averages, likely reflecting mining industry wages.
Housing stock tells the story of boom, bust, and modest revival. Of 97 total housing units, 82 were built before 1939 during the original silver mining era. The town has 36 mobile homes and 28 vacant units. Most residents own their homes (51 owner-occupied vs 18 rentals). Median age of 41.9 years suggests a working-age population, not retirees.
To mail to Silver Peak, use PO Box addresses. Street delivery to Main Street, Galena Street, and the rural route exists but isn't universally available. For residents and the lithium mining workforce alike, the Silver Peak Post Office is the regional mail hub for this isolated corner of Esmeralda County.
Street names commemorate mining minerals like Galena, Argentite, Cinnabar, and Pyrite, preserving Silver Peak's mining heritage.
ZIP Code 89047 has 121 residents and 69 households (average 1.75 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (10.7%, much higher than the state average of 1.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 121Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 222Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 122.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 69Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 159 | 173 | 111 | 91 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 115 | 142 | 216 | 195 | 213 | 226 | 222 |
| Decennial Census | 107 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 121 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.9
Male Median Age: 41.9
Female Median Age: 43.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 95 | 81.20% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 7.69% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 11.11% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 63 | 52.07% | 41.9 years |
| Females: | 58 | 47.93% | 43.5 years |
| Total: | 121 | 100% | 41.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 222 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 222 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 222 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $21,023 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,865. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (54.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,023 | $21,538 | $21,188 | $62,813 | $68,625 | $61,500 | $0 | $58,750 | $60,865 | $66,000 | $75,250 | $80,208 | $104,821 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $96,346 | $97,656 | $98,654 | $100,385 | $69,625 | $0 | $0 | $107,917 | $72,143 | $90,357 | $95,341 | $102,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,375 | $20,048 | $13,750 | $11,406 | $0 | $49,792 | $49,000 | $52,083 | $52,212 | $60,625 | $63,000 | $70,395 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $73,750 | $77,813 | $83,250 | $81,528 | $0 | $61,500 | $58,750 | $58,309 | $59,375 | $62,059 | $64,250 | $71,161 | $93,073 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,469 | $48,472 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 146 | 75.26% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 48 | 24.74% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 66 | 45.21% |
| Service: | 80 | 54.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 146 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $14,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $428 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $558. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 36.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $14,900 | $26,500 | $51,000 | $50,300 | $55,000 | $46,200 | $43,800 | $37,500 | $36,800 | $35,600 | $34,100 | $38,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 27 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $428 | $439 | $497 | $0 | $0 | $448 | $554 | $560 | $558 | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 48 | 64.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 36.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 84.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 15.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 51 | 57.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 38 | 42.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 14.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 32.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 97 | 53.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 14.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 183 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 14.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 191 | 86.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 31 | 13.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 222 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 222 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 89047 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 119 people with an annual payroll of $19,188,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 80Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,923,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,188,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 119Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89047 is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nevada's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 89047. It covers 0.99 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.99 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 50997.97 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 89047 is in the Esmeralda County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.