| City: | Indian Springs, Nevada |
| City Alias: | Indian Spgs |
| Names to Avoid: | So Desert Correctional Ctr |
| County: | Clark County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:29:33 AM |
| Population: | 5,192 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 702 / 725 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 36.5698, -115.6699 |
| Land Area: | 26.428 sq mi |
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Southern Desert Correctional Center, a medium-security state prison for men, operates under dedicated ZIP code 89070 in Clark County, Nevada. Opened in February 1982, the facility is owned and operated by the Nevada Department of Corrections. Located approximately 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas near Indian Springs, the prison expanded from an initial capacity of 714 inmates to 2,149 through additions completed in 1989 and 2008. The sprawling complex spans 21.22 square miles of high desert terrain.
The 2020 Census counted 5,192 residents within this ZIP code, with 100% living in institutional group quarters. A median age of 36.4 years reflects the demographic profile typical of correctional populations. Zero housing units exist here; everyone counted is in custody. This postal designation has served the facility for over two decades, routing correspondence directly to the prison's mail screening operation.
The facility offers educational programs including GED completion, high school diploma courses, and culinary arts vocational training. A therapeutic community program called TRUST assists inmates with substance abuse histories. Mail sent to inmates requires the recipient's full legal name and inmate ID number. Indian Springs is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 5,192 |
| Median Age: | 36.4 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 2 |
ZIP Code 89070 has 5,192 residents and 0 households. The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.6% male and 0.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (38.7%, much higher than the state average of 9.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (32.9%, much lower than the state average of 51.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.5%, which is higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.8%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (14.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,187Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 196.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,525 | 5,032 | 5,148 | 5,187 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.4
Male Median Age: 36.4
Female Median Age: 37
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 556 | 868 | 857 | 849 | 631 | 442 | 372 | 293 | 155 | 51 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 559 | 871 | 860 | 852 | 633 | 447 | 374 | 294 | 155 | 51 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 1,710 | 26.46% |
| Black: | 2,008 | 31.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,271 | 19.67% |
| Asian: | 159 | 2.46% |
| American Indian: | 41 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 1,273 | 19.70% |
| Total: | 6,463 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,170 | 99.58% | 36.4 years |
| Females: | 22 | 0.42% | 37.0 years |
| Total: | 5,192 | 100% | 36.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,656 | 89.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 79 | 1.52% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 91 | 1.75% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 361 | 8.71% |
| Total Population: | 5,187 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,735 | 91.29% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 452 | 8.71% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $32,444 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,444 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,155 | $29,559 | $28,963 | $32,444 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,187 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5,187 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.90% 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 73.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (61.40%). College enrollment is 61.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 193 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,061 | 22.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,395 | 50.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 759 | 16.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 166 | 3.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 99 | 2.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 36 | 0.76% |
| Total: | 4,709 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,455 | 73.37% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 135 | 2.87% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 66 | 38.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 105 | 61.40% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 38.60% |
ZIP Code 89070 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,999Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89070 is located in Clark County, Nevada, within the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29820) and Nevada's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,951,269 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 89070. It covers 26.428 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,951,269Source: Census |
| MSA: | Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 26.428 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: | 3235300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Indian Springs CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 89070 is in the Clark County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.