| City: | Silver City, Nevada |
| County: | Lyon County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:30:58 AM |
| Population: | 160 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2590, -119.6516 |
| Land Area: | 1.534 sq mi |
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Silver City sits in the Virginia Range foothills of Lyon County, Nevada, about 4.2 square miles of historic mining town turned retirement retreat. The population is 160. These aren't families with children. Median age is 61.3 years, and the average household has just 1.9 people. Only 3 residents are under 18.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The Silver City post office maintains 145 PO Boxes for 86 households, a 1.69 adoption rate that shows the post office serves beyond the immediate area. Some boxes belong to surrounding rural properties, second homeowners, or small businesses scattered along Highway 341 and Gold Canyon Road.
The street grid tells the story of a 19th-century mining camp: Main Street, High Street, and Gold Canyon Road. Most buildings date from before 1939. In fact, 72% of housing units were built before World War II. These are preserved historic structures, not modern subdivisions. Median home values of $354,300 indicate this isn't a ghost town. It's a retirement and artist community that values the isolation.
Rural carrier routes handle what little street delivery exists (39 rural route records, 1 highway contract route). But everyone relies on the post office. With 18% working from home and no city carrier delivery, the PO Box isn't optional. It's how you get mail in Silver City.
Street names preserve the mining camp heritage with Gold Canyon Road and historic names like Buckeye Street.
ZIP Code 89428 has 160 residents and 86 households (average 1.86 persons per household). The median age is 61.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 160Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 129Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 104.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 86Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $331,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 180 | 176 | 183 | 219 | 222 | 211 | 173 | 131 | 158 | 115 | 96 | 105 | 124 | 129 |
| Decennial Census | 179 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 160 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61.3
Male Median Age: 59.5
Female Median Age: 65.6
| 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 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
| White: | 149 | 93.13% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 5.63% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 83 | 51.88% | 59.5 years |
| Females: | 77 | 48.13% | 65.6 years |
| Total: | 160 | 100% | 61.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 129 | 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: | 129 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 129 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $9,590 (12.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,750. Family households earn a median of $94,583 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $94,583). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $98,625, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $98,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.4%, which is much 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 Management (51.5%).
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 | $78,340 | $80,807 | $80,389 | $54,559 | $0 | $0 | $56,103 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85,341 | $76,750 | $78,125 | $68,750 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,681 | $78,854 | $80,268 | $70,625 | $82,083 | $77,250 | $78,125 | $94,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $82,949 | $82,813 | $0 | $0 | $21,719 | $23,542 | $23,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,597 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,625 |
| Employed: | 68 | 76.40% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 21 | 23.60% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 51.47% |
| Service: | 9 | 13.24% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 5.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 29.41% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 68 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $331,000, which is closely matches the national median ($332,700), is up $114,200 (52.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.47% (41.03% with a mortgage, 58.97% free-and-clear) and renters 23.53% - making this ZIP Code under 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 | $216,800 | $233,900 | $230,600 | $230,400 | $228,600 | $217,600 | $227,900 | $0 | $312,500 | $311,100 | $373,300 | $339,100 | $354,300 | $331,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 25.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 75.00% |
| $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: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 31.37% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 45.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 23.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 69.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 30.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 51 | 69.86% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 22 | 30.14% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, 54.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 100.00 percentage points since 2011. 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 college (41.86%). College enrollment is 41.86%, 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: | 3 | 4.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 5.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 5.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 7.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 22.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 35.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 19.12% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 61 | 89.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 54.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 80 | 56.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 58 | 40.85% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 2.82% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 138 | 97.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81.8% | 64.0% | 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): | 16 | 37.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 20.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 41.86% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 58.14% |
ZIP Code 89428 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 43 people with an annual payroll of $910,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 153Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $404,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $910,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 43Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89428 is located in Lyon 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 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 89428. It covers 1.534 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.534 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: | 3266800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Silver City CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 89428 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.