| City: | Genoa, Nevada |
| County: | Douglas County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:30:46 AM |
| Population: | 1,342 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.0136, -119.8228 |
| Land Area: | 21.418 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Genoa sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada in Douglas County, Nevada. At 64.2 years old, this is one of the oldest communities by median age among PO Box ZIP codes nationally. It's a retirement haven. With 1,342 residents and 618 households, most people live in single-family homes valued at a median of $1,067,400.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Genoa post office maintains 1,000 PO Boxes for 618 local households, serving not just the immediate community but surrounding areas in Jacks Valley and the eastern Sierra foothills. That's 1.62 boxes per household, which means the post office functions as a regional hub for nearby properties and ranch lands.
Mail arrives through both city carrier routes (2 routes) and rural carrier routes (1 route), creating a mixed Urban+Rural delivery pattern. Street names tell the story of the landscape: Foothill Road handles the most deliveries (70 records), followed by Jacks Valley Road, and streets named for geographic features like Cloudburst Canyon Drive and Water Canyon. Pioneer Trail and Logging Camp Road preserve links to the area's 19th-century history.
The population is 92% White and 28% Hispanic. With a median household income of $127,083 and high home values, this is an affluent community. Education levels are high at 59% with bachelor's degrees. About 16% work from home. The 2.2 persons per household ratio is typical for couples and retirees without children at home.
Street names reference Sierra foothill geography (Cloudburst Canyon, Water Canyon) and pioneer history (Pioneer Trail, Logging Camp Road).
ZIP Code 89411 has 1,342 residents and 618 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 64.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,342Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,284Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 62.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $121,981Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 618Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,003,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 874 | 731 | 891 | 1,104 | 1,087 | 983 | 910 | 635 | 643 | 776 | 948 | 1,034 | 1,264 | 1,284 |
| Decennial Census | 929 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,342 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 64.2
Male Median Age: 64.9
Female Median Age: 63.7
| 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 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 60 | 69 | 106 | 92 | 74 | 24 | 31 |
| Female | 10 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 49 | 98 | 107 | 98 | 53 | 26 | 17 |
| Total | 22 | 41 | 43 | 48 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 28 | 55 | 51 | 69 | 109 | 167 | 213 | 190 | 127 | 50 | 48 |
| White: | 1,236 | 92.79% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 52 | 3.90% |
| Asian: | 18 | 1.35% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 1.05% |
| Total: | 1,332 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 658 | 49.03% | 64.9 years |
| Females: | 684 | 50.97% | 63.7 years |
| Total: | 1,342 | 100% | 64.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,153 | 89.80% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 65 | 5.06% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 66 | 5.14% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.14% |
| Total Population: | 1,284 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,218 | 94.86% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 66 | 5.14% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $121,981, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,026 (18.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,662. Family households earn a median of $145,952 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $145,952). By gender, male median income is $99,408 and female is $105,408, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,955 | $107,273 | $128,793 | $162,778 | $153,580 | $134,838 | $154,583 | $158,500 | $106,319 | $102,482 | $110,750 | $117,167 | $127,083 | $121,981 |
| Median Family Income | $102,682 | $106,659 | $127,716 | $155,833 | $147,000 | $155,238 | $158,906 | $160,625 | $107,361 | $195,216 | $205,383 | $137,708 | $134,946 | $145,952 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $214,904 | $233,750 | $0 | $0 | $37,321 | $0 | $0 | $100,366 | $105,142 | $113,125 | $117,925 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,705 | $151,000 | $122,000 | $113,750 | $0 | $124,191 | $106,765 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,750 | $99,408 |
| Median Female Income | $59,135 | $57,908 | $57,829 | $60,085 | $0 | $52,794 | $0 | $52,625 | $44,145 | $85,462 | $90,995 | $98,444 | $100,842 | $105,408 |
| Employed: | 465 | 39.78% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 1.71% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 684 | 58.51% |
| Total: | 1,169 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 236 | 50.75% |
| Service: | 89 | 19.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 2.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 63 | 13.55% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 65 | 13.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 465 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,003,200, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $159,400 (18.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $199,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $545 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $732. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.07% (43.47% with a mortgage, 56.53% free-and-clear) and renters 9.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.88%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $843,800 | $648,300 | $657,100 | $685,600 | $646,200 | $656,700 | $712,500 | $763,200 | $803,800 | $878,100 | $904,000 | $978,600 | $1,067,400 | $1,003,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 21 | 38.89% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 13 | 24.07% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 20 | 37.04% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $545 | $534 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $1,031 | $696 | $731 | $732 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 213 | 39.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 277 | 50.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 9.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 544 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 544 | 80.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 135 | 19.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 679 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 599 | 88.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 80 | 11.78% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 679 | 100% |
In 2024, 50.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.05%). College enrollment is 23.67%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 134 | 12.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 340 | 30.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 81 | 7.27% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 309 | 27.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 250 | 22.44% |
| Total: | 1,114 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,114 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 559 | 50.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 985 | 58.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 625 | 37.36% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 3.77% |
| Total: | 1,673 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,610 | 96.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
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): | 115 | 68.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 8.28% |
| College or graduate school: | 40 | 23.67% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 129 | 76.33% |
ZIP Code 89411 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 29 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $4,078,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,639Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 29Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $781,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,078,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 95Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89411 is located in Douglas County, Nevada, within the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23820) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,997 people, about 2.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 89411. It covers 21.418 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 46,997Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.418 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55829.71 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3227100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Genoa CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 89411 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.