| City: | Nixon, Nevada |
| County: | Washoe County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:30:55 AM |
| Population: | 563 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9732, -119.4198 |
| Land Area: | 551.205 sq mi |
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Nixon sits on the western shore of Pyramid Lake, on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation in northwestern Nevada. Of the 563 residents, 90% are Native American (507 people), making this one of Nevada's most concentrated tribal communities. The post office serves as the mail hub for a vast 107-square-mile territory.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist anywhere in this ZIP code. Across 107 square miles, there are just 8 named streets (Basin Road, W Pyramid Lake Road, State Route 447, and a handful of residential lanes). The post office maintains 119 PO Boxes for 183 households, with some families driving considerable distances to collect mail.
Median age is 31.1 years. Households average 3.1 people, typical of multi-generational family structures common in tribal communities. Of the 201 total housing units, 183 are occupied, with 136 owner-occupied and 47 renter-occupied. Just 5 units are used seasonally.
The economy centers on public administration (25 workers) and transportation/warehousing (60 workers). Median household income is $65,833, above many rural Nevada communities. Educational attainment is low, with only 7.2% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. Median home values are $53,800, and median rent is $550 per month.
The Nixon post office has operated since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. It's the only mail access point for this isolated reservation community. All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes. Rural routes (R001) and highway contract routes serve some outlying areas, but most residents rely on post office boxes.
Mailing addresses must use PO Box format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Nixon, NV 89424Street addressing is not available in this ZIP code.
Limited street infrastructure with geographic feature names (Pyramid Lake) and highway corridor (State Route 447).
ZIP Code 89424 has 563 residents and 183 households (average 3.08 persons per household). The median age is 31.1 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 1.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.4%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 563Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 370Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,585Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 183Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $65,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 267 | 309 | 275 | 261 | 250 | 269 | 289 | 275 | 209 | 241 | 333 | 393 | 368 | 370 |
| Decennial Census | 341 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 563 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.1
Male Median Age: 30.5
Female Median Age: 31.5
| 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 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 35 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 62 | 48 | 41 | 51 | 38 | 35 | 39 | 53 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 54 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 11 |
| White: | 25 | 4.27% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 40 | 6.84% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 507 | 86.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 2.05% |
| Total: | 585 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 283 | 50.27% | 30.5 years |
| Females: | 280 | 49.73% | 31.5 years |
| Total: | 563 | 100% | 31.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 358 | 96.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 1.62% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.62% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.62% |
| Total Population: | 370 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 364 | 98.38% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 1.62% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,585, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,306 (94.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,085. Family households earn a median of $73,157 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $73,157). By gender, male median income is $42,813 and female is $39,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,063 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 35.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.1%).
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 | $37,279 | $36,750 | $38,043 | $38,036 | $31,406 | $27,250 | $29,444 | $32,344 | $27,500 | $27,321 | $62,664 | $66,250 | $65,833 | $72,585 |
| Median Family Income | $43,750 | $40,278 | $40,703 | $40,956 | $40,729 | $40,179 | $41,458 | $44,688 | $41,667 | $0 | $63,422 | $67,888 | $70,275 | $73,157 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,250 | $36,000 | $21,250 | $19,000 | $26,250 | $19,750 | $18,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,036 | $27,500 | $25,625 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,786 | $36,908 | $38,170 | $38,083 | $37,917 | $26,500 | $26,979 | $30,125 | $32,750 | $28,889 | $42,750 | $45,227 | $49,861 | $42,813 |
| Median Female Income | $34,107 | $34,643 | $34,167 | $40,781 | $33,333 | $31,667 | $32,361 | $31,563 | $0 | $0 | $30,833 | $34,583 | $36,528 | $39,750 |
| Employed: | 88 | 32.23% |
| Unemployed: | 49 | 17.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 136 | 49.82% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 31.82% |
| Service: | 30 | 34.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 7.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 4.55% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 21.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $65,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $89,500 (57.70%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,500. The median gross rent is $586, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $758 (56.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $586. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.28% (3.36% with a mortgage, 96.64% free-and-clear) and renters 23.72% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.13%, which is markedly above 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 | $155,100 | $115,800 | $109,900 | $100,700 | $87,500 | $81,700 | $85,000 | $83,600 | $82,100 | $80,700 | $54,500 | $53,400 | $53,800 | $65,600 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 8.11% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 62.16% |
| $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: | 11 | 29.73% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,344 | $1,625 | $1,646 | $570 | $263 | $325 | $288 | $361 | $0 | $1,292 | $431 | $517 | $550 | $586 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 2.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 115 | 73.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 23.72% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 83.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 16.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 165 | 88.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 3.23% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 8.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.70% 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 92.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 38.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 57.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 23.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 25.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.89%). College enrollment is 16.84%, 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: | 18 | 7.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 97 | 39.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 85 | 34.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 7.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 10.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.62% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 229 | 92.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 11.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 141 | 36.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 213 | 55.32% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 8.05% |
| Total: | 385 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 354 | 91.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.9% | 17.1% | 18.3% | 19.7% | 18.9% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 18.4% | 23.3% | 13.3% | 28.4% | 31.2% | 23.9% |
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: | 13 | 13.68% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 5.26% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 55 | 57.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 6.32% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 16.84% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 18.95% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 69.47% |
ZIP Code 89424 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,527Source: 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 89424 is located in Washoe County, Nevada, within the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39900) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 425,417 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 89424. It covers 551.205 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.941 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Reno, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 425,417Source: Census |
| MSA: | Reno, NV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 551.205 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.941 sq miSource: 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: | 3251200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nixon CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 89424 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. 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.