| City: | Schurz, Nevada |
| Names to Avoid: | Sheelite |
| County: | Mineral County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:30:57 AM |
| Population: | 809 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.9245, -118.6954 |
| Land Area: | 310.861 sq mi |
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Schurz sits on the Walker River Paiute Reservation in west-central Nevada, serving 809 residents across 310 square miles of tribal land. Of these, 676 people (84%) are Native American. This is one of Nevada's most concentrated Native communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 310-square-mile territory. The Schurz post office maintains 329 PO Boxes for 328 households. Every family relies on a PO Box because there isn't street addressing infrastructure across most of the reservation. Only five streets appear in the postal database for the entire area, with most delivery handled through one rural route and one highway contract route.
The tribal government dominates local employment. Of workers in the data, 209 are in public administration. That makes tribal government the primary employer on the reservation. Median household income is $39,896, and median home value is $86,500. These are working families in a government-centered economy.
Schurz isn't just a post office designation. It's the administrative center of the Walker River Paiute Tribe. The non-mailable alias "Sheelite" appears in postal records, preserving the Paiute place name even though it's not valid for addressing mail. Median age is 34.5 years, indicating a younger population than Nevada overall.
Minimal street addressing across 310 square miles reflects the lack of formal addressing infrastructure on the reservation.
ZIP Code 89427 has 809 residents and 328 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (38.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (83.6%, much higher than the state average of 1.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 809Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 997Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,167Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 328Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 497 | 688 | 717 | 812 | 898 | 1,054 | 1,128 | 1,207 | 1,162 | 1,115 | 1,142 | 1,084 | 976 | 997 |
| Decennial Census | 746 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 809 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.5
Male Median Age: 34.2
Female Median Age: 35.1
| 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 | 44 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 32 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| Female | 31 | 50 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 75 | 83 | 51 | 47 | 37 | 51 | 68 | 42 | 47 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 62 | 39 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 12 |
| White: | 66 | 7.79% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic:* | 97 | 11.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 676 | 79.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.59% |
| Total: | 847 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 376 | 46.48% | 34.2 years |
| Females: | 433 | 53.52% | 35.1 years |
| Total: | 809 | 100% | 34.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 964 | 96.69% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.20% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 2.01% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 3.11% |
| Total Population: | 997 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 966 | 96.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 3.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,167, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,852 (73.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,917. Family households earn a median of $54,688 versus $31,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,813). By gender, male median income is $47,083 and female is $41,685, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,398 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.3%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,315 | $25,250 | $27,986 | $25,962 | $29,271 | $29,079 | $26,944 | $25,550 | $31,250 | $23,750 | $29,444 | $34,196 | $39,896 | $49,167 |
| Median Family Income | $31,023 | $32,917 | $32,500 | $29,904 | $32,333 | $32,969 | $29,167 | $30,357 | $32,125 | $31,544 | $39,167 | $36,563 | $46,786 | $54,688 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,889 | $12,266 | $10,875 | $13,125 | $16,736 | $16,827 | $14,722 | $14,107 | $16,250 | $15,469 | $16,429 | $19,375 | $32,946 | $31,875 |
| Median Male Income | $72,500 | $58,750 | $61,875 | $36,875 | $35,972 | $33,438 | $29,554 | $31,250 | $30,083 | $30,469 | $36,250 | $34,375 | $39,000 | $47,083 |
| Median Female Income | $26,042 | $26,250 | $24,464 | $26,250 | $33,750 | $34,688 | $33,125 | $36,042 | $35,294 | $31,574 | $31,351 | $34,512 | $38,942 | $41,685 |
| Employed: | 399 | 53.49% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 6.84% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 296 | 39.68% |
| Total: | 746 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 137 | 34.34% |
| Service: | 57 | 14.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 80 | 20.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 9.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 87 | 21.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 399 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $16,100 (14.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,500. The median gross rent is $592, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $220 (59.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $277. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.55% (18.15% with a mortgage, 81.85% free-and-clear) and renters 28.45% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.06%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,000 | $87,500 | $81,600 | $81,800 | $72,700 | $57,500 | $45,700 | $48,100 | $44,400 | $58,900 | $56,400 | $84,700 | $86,500 | $95,900 |
| Less than $500: | 28 | 27.18% |
| $500 to $999: | 43 | 41.75% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 8.74% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 2.91% |
| $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: | 20 | 19.42% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $372 | $373 | $397 | $376 | $361 | $345 | $324 | $311 | $315 | $377 | $502 | $537 | $575 | $592 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 47 | 12.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 212 | 58.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 103 | 28.45% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 362 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 362 | 88.94% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 11.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 365 | 89.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 2.70% |
| Other Units: | 31 | 7.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.50% 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 93.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 42.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 46.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 19.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.75%). College enrollment is 15.42%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 1.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 32 | 5.66% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 191 | 33.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 189 | 33.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 54 | 9.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 60 | 10.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 5.84% |
| Total: | 565 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 527 | 93.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 93 | 16.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 428 | 38.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 467 | 42.49% |
| No Insurance: | 204 | 18.56% |
| Total: | 1,099 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 895 | 81.44% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.2% | 20.7% | 25.6% | 29.1% | 28.3% | 31.4% | 37.7% | 41.2% | 39.2% | 36.4% | 34.9% | 34.1% | 23.7% | 19.2% |
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: | 10 | 4.17% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 5.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 117 | 48.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 26.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 15.42% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 9.17% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 193 | 80.42% |
ZIP Code 89427 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $1,424,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 360Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $272,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,424,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89427 is located in Mineral 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 89427. It covers 310.861 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.23 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: | 310.861 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.23 sq miSource: 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: | 3265400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Schurz CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 89427 is in the Mineral 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 March 1, 2026.