| City: | Wadsworth, Nevada |
| Names to Avoid: | Olinghouse |
| County: | Washoe County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:08 AM |
| Population: | 1,212 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7445, -119.2863 |
| Land Area: | 217.167 sq mi |
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Wadsworth sits at the edge of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation in western Nevada's high desert. Of the 1,212 residents, 59% identify as Native American (719 people), making this one of Nevada's significant tribal communities with PO Box classification. The town occupies 98.56 square miles along the Truckee River, where Interstate 80 and the historic Lincoln Highway cross reservation lands.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the ZIP's territory. The post office maintains 543 PO Boxes for 463 households, a 1.17 adoption rate that means boxes serve both local residents and people from surrounding areas. Rural route delivery exists but is limited, with one rural carrier route and one highway contract route covering the vast distances between scattered homes and ranches.
Street names tell the story of this place. Reservation Street, Pyramid Street, and Numa Street reference the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and their traditional territory. The road network also includes ranch roads (Hill Ranch Rd, James Ranch Rd, W Truckee River Ranch Rd) and mining remnants (Slip Mine St, Stampmill Dr, Gold Center Dr), reflecting the area's layered history of Native lands, ranching, and 19th-century mining booms.
At a median age of 39 years, Wadsworth's population skews slightly older than typical tribal communities. Households number 463, with 73% owner-occupied homes. Median household income stands at $73,295, above many rural tribal areas. The median home value of $117,100 reflects rural Nevada pricing. Work patterns are distinctive: 23% of workers telecommute, one of the higher rates for a tribal-area ZIP. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing (294 workers), likely tied to Interstate 80 corridor logistics.
Olinghouse, listed as an alternative name, isn't valid for mailing but points to a nearby mining district northeast of Wadsworth. Mail addressed to Olinghouse won't be delivered. Use Wadsworth, NV 89442 instead.
The Wadsworth post office has served this community since before 2004. For many residents, it's the only reliable way to receive packages, medications, government documents, and personal mail across a territory where homes can be miles apart and street addressing is incomplete.
Street names reflect tribal heritage (Reservation, Pyramid, Numa), historic ranching (Hill Ranch, James Ranch, Truckee River Ranch), and 19th-century mining (Slip Mine, Stampmill, Gold Center).
ZIP Code 89442 has 1,212 residents and 463 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (38.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.2% male and 53.8% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (59.3%, much higher than the state average of 1.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (27.9%, much lower than the state average of 51.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5%, 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: | 1,212Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 808Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,444Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 463Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $103,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 862 | 953 | 999 | 1,121 | 1,088 | 1,125 | 1,051 | 1,125 | 1,076 | 1,048 | 920 | 887 | 827 | 808 |
| Decennial Census | 1,118 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,212 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 36.7
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 38 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 33 | 28 | 40 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 49 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| Female | 38 | 40 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 47 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 59 | 42 | 39 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 12 |
| Total | 76 | 77 | 100 | 82 | 64 | 65 | 80 | 76 | 62 | 71 | 68 | 108 | 76 | 66 | 62 | 41 | 24 | 14 |
| White: | 338 | 27.35% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 127 | 10.28% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 719 | 58.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.40% |
| Other: | 32 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 1,236 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 560 | 46.20% | 36.7 years |
| Females: | 652 | 53.80% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 1,212 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 736 | 91.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 15 | 1.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 32 | 3.96% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 25 | 7.05% |
| Total Population: | 808 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 751 | 92.95% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 57 | 7.05% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,444, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $36,603 (131.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,272. Family households earn a median of $73,281 versus $51,719 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,562). By gender, male median income is $60,303 and female is $39,048, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,255 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,841 | $29,583 | $22,721 | $29,107 | $30,500 | $40,183 | $41,758 | $50,524 | $51,172 | $52,500 | $52,969 | $58,239 | $73,295 | $64,444 |
| Median Family Income | $40,156 | $36,125 | $31,691 | $32,833 | $35,500 | $47,868 | $50,518 | $52,833 | $53,214 | $56,630 | $54,688 | $59,205 | $74,861 | $73,281 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,708 | $16,979 | $16,667 | $21,635 | $22,197 | $32,656 | $27,955 | $38,906 | $34,018 | $35,250 | $34,000 | $38,906 | $58,000 | $51,719 |
| Median Male Income | $27,386 | $34,792 | $25,750 | $40,179 | $0 | $45,750 | $42,386 | $44,375 | $41,957 | $45,000 | $44,750 | $55,000 | $58,214 | $60,303 |
| Median Female Income | $29,271 | $33,889 | $33,056 | $35,486 | $0 | $31,806 | $32,679 | $32,188 | $30,804 | $31,895 | $31,583 | $35,096 | $38,688 | $39,048 |
| Employed: | 344 | 50.59% |
| Unemployed: | 43 | 6.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 293 | 43.09% |
| Total: | 680 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 23.84% |
| Service: | 96 | 27.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 11.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 40 | 11.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 85 | 24.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 344 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $103,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $29,200 (21.95%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,500. The median gross rent is $950, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $130 (15.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $264. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.92% (18.06% with a mortgage, 81.94% free-and-clear) and renters 32.08% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.88%, which is considerably 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 | $133,000 | $137,500 | $110,700 | $102,400 | $100,800 | $102,700 | $107,900 | $113,900 | $112,300 | $110,200 | $120,500 | $113,500 | $117,100 | $103,800 |
| Less than $500: | 11 | 10.78% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 29.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26 | 25.49% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10 | 9.80% |
| $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: | 25 | 24.51% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $820 | $775 | $740 | $730 | $843 | $714 | $630 | $606 | $686 | $592 | $704 | $889 | $908 | $950 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 39 | 12.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 177 | 55.66% |
| Renter Occupied: | 102 | 32.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 318 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 318 | 87.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 12.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 247 | 67.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 26 | 7.12% |
| Other Units: | 92 | 25.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.20% 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 82.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 50.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 6.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 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 (54.60%). College enrollment is 24.71%, 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: | 33 | 5.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 64 | 11.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 157 | 28.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 179 | 32.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 59 | 10.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 33 | 5.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 29 | 5.23% |
| Total: | 554 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 457 | 82.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 11.19% |
| Private Insurance: | 336 | 36.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 411 | 44.53% |
| No Insurance: | 176 | 19.07% |
| Total: | 923 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 747 | 80.93% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.1% | 20.5% | 27.4% | 29.1% | 31.2% | 23.6% | 18.0% | 16.6% | 14.3% | 15.4% | 14.8% | 16.2% | 12.2% | 17.3% |
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: | 4 | 2.30% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 2.87% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 95 | 54.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 27 | 15.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 43 | 24.71% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 5.17% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 127 | 72.99% |
ZIP Code 89442 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $2,791,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,179Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $437,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,791,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89442 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 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 89442. It covers 217.167 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.248 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: | 217.167 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.248 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: | 3281000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wadsworth CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 89442 is in the Washoe 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.