89440 Virginia City, NV - Historic Mining Town

ZIP Code 89440, Virginia City

Retirement

LocationStorey County, NV

Area15.8 sq mi

Population908

Households442

PO Boxes695 Regional Hub (157%)

Median Age56.4 years (Senior)

Also Known AsGold Hill

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery across 15.8 square miles of mountainous terrain
The post office maintains 695 PO Boxes for 442 households, a 1.57 adoption rate indicating service extends to surrounding areas
Median age of 56.4 years and high homeownership (66%) indicate a retirement and second-home community
With median household income of $109,286 and home values of $456,900, this is an affluent mountain community
38% of workers work from home (24 of 63), well above national averages for remote work
Street names follow an alphabetical grid (A through Q Streets) typical of 19th-century Western mining camps

A Mountain Community

Virginia City sits at 6,200 feet in Nevada's Comstock Mining District. Once the wealthiest mining camp in the West, this National Historic Landmark today serves 908 permanent residents drawn to its Victorian architecture and mountain solitude.

Why PO Boxes Are Required

The Virginia City post office maintains 695 PO Boxes for 442 households. That 1.57 adoption rate isn't about preference. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 15.8 square mile territory. One rural carrier route and one highway contract route serve scattered homes along American Flat Road, Six Mile Canyon Road, and Geiger Grade, but most residents rely on boxes at the C Street post office.

Demographics of a Retirement Haven

Median age here is 56.4 years. That's retirement country. Of the 515 housing units, 294 are owner-occupied and 16 sit vacant seasonally. Median home values reach $456,900, supported by household incomes averaging $109,286. Nearly half the adult population holds bachelor's degrees (47.4%), and 38% work from home, a pattern common in remote communities where internet professionals seek historic character and quiet.

The Historic Mining Grid

Street names trace the old mining grid. S C Street has 11 delivery points, Main Street has 6, and alphabetical streets (A through Q) run north and south through town. Mill Street and Union Street recall the stamp mills that once crushed silver ore. The town also serves Gold Hill, a smaller mining settlement recognized as a non-mailable alias but part of the same postal territory.

Postal Services

Virginia City doesn't fit the PO Box ZIP stereotype. It has street delivery, businesses (162 delivery points), and real infrastructure (64 establishments employing 432 people). But the mountainous terrain, historic building constraints, and scattered settlement patterns make PO Boxes the practical solution for most residents. The post office sits at the center of a community where people choose to live precisely because it's not easy or modern.

Mailing Information

All residential mail uses PO Box addresses at Virginia City, NV 89440. Gold Hill is recognized as an alternate name but mail should be addressed to Virginia City. Rural route delivery serves some properties along canyon roads, but PO Box remains the standard for reliable service.

Street Name Patterns

Alphabetical Grid Historic Mining Names Canyon Roads

Street names preserve the 19th-century mining grid with alphabetical streets (A-Q) running through town, while Mill Street, Union Street, and Carson Street recall the Comstock era.

Nearby Areas

New Washoe City Ravazza Ranch Washoe Sierra Cutler Washoe Valley Farms

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 89440 has 908 residents and 442 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 56.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.4%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	908Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	828Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	72.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$109,286Source: Census ACS

Households:	442Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$456,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.05Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	734	866	688	784	841	925	686	902	864	747	784	981	828
Decennial Census	947	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	908	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 56.4

Male Median Age: 56.4

Female Median Age: 56

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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	7	15	25	24	12	23	20	18	27	24	31	29	47	59	42	33	21	5
Female	12	15	20	13	18	6	21	26	20	24	39	28	50	60	44	27	13	10
Total	19	30	45	37	30	29	41	44	47	48	70	57	97	119	86	60	34	15

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	803	91.15%
Black:	3	0.34%
Hispanic:*	36	4.09%
Asian:	9	1.02%
American Indian:	16	1.82%
Hawaiian:	3	0.34%
Other:	11	1.25%
Total:	881	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	462	50.88%	56.4 years
Females:	446	49.12%	56.0 years
Total:	908	100%	56.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	828	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:	828	100%
Total Native Population:	828	100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:	0	0.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $109,286, which is much higher than the state median ($75,561), is up $31,667 (40.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,259. Family households earn a median of $154,665 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $154,665). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,465), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$77,619	$73,155	$75,217	$70,000	$71,445	$66,781	$55,927	$57,981	$80,027	$0	$116,156	$125,058	$109,286
Median Family Income	$72,321	$83,922	$85,333	$67,813	$64,934	$66,094	$56,492	$67,928	$75,000	$112,112	$117,188	$147,738	$154,665
Median NonFamily Income	$77,857	$60,284	$69,828	$70,583	$71,250	$62,727	$0	$42,325	$45,302	$47,950	$0	$0	$0
Median Male Income	$72,339	$71,417	$84,563	$84,318	$0	$56,019	$56,400	$56,667	$56,563	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Female Income	$33,818	$50,250	$50,278	$9,844	$0	$56,083	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	337	44.99%
Unemployed:	0	0.00%
Not In Labor Force:	412	55.01%
Total:	749	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	167	49.55%
Service:	0	0.00%
Sales and Office:	0	0.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	63	18.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	107	31.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	337	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $456,900, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $200,100 (77.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,489), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (66.96% with a mortgage, 33.04% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.04%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.48%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$256,800	$249,100	$225,800	$231,900	$251,600	$256,600	$262,200	$304,000	$320,700	$356,300	$355,400	$325,600	$456,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0%
$500 to $999:	0	0%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0%
$3,000 or more:	0	0%
No Rent:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$0	$0	$0	$697	$0	$759	$764	$762	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	300	66.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	148	33.04%
Renter Occupied:	0	0.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	448	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	448	72.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	166	27.04%
Total Housing Units:	614	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	487	79.32%
Multi-Family Units:	95	15.47%
Other Units:	32	5.21%
Total Housing Units:	614	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 47.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.40%). High school or higher is 83.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.30%). Public coverage is 69.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.80%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.00%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	128	16.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	28	3.63%
Some college, no degree:	179	23.19%
Associate's degree:	71	9.20%
Bachelor's degree:	142	18.39%
Graduate or professional degree:	224	29.02%
Total:	772	100%
High school or higher:	644	83.42%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	366	47.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	491	47.12%
Public Insurance:	551	52.88%
No Insurance:	0	0.00%
Total:	1,042	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,042	100.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	0.0%	0.0%	12.1%	6.3%	4.4%	3.2%	6.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	55	100.00%
College or graduate school:	0	0.00%
Total:	55	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	55	100.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Virginia City, Nevada
Names to Avoid:	Gold Hill
County:	Storey County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:45:53 PM
Population:	908 [See All]
Area Code:	775
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	39.4399, -119.4969
Land Area:	12.473 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/89440/zip-code-89440.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,426Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	66Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$3,006,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$14,744,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	406Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Reno, NVSource: Census
CBSA Number:	39900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	556,539Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	12.473 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:	3280000Source: Census
Place Name:	Virginia City CDP; NevadaSource: Census

ZIP Code 89440 in Virginia City, NV

89440 Virginia City, NV - Historic Mining Town

ZIP Code 89440, Virginia City

Key Facts

A Mountain Community

Why PO Boxes Are Required

Demographics of a Retirement Haven

The Historic Mining Grid

Postal Services

Mailing Information

Street Name Patterns

Nearby Areas

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 89440

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 89440

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