ZIP Code 89446 in Winnemucca, NV

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Winnemucca, Nevada
County:Humboldt County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:46:10 PM
Population:112 [See All]
Area Code:775
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.9733, -117.7348
Land Area:7.487 sq mi
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89446 Winnemucca, NV - Correctional Facility Mail Services

ZIP Code 89446, Winnemucca

Prison Unique ZIP
LocationHumboldt County, NV
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population112
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes689
Median Age36.0 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 89445
Key Facts
  • 91% of the 112 residents (102 people) live in institutional group quarters, confirming this is a correctional facility.
  • This ZIP is a point location enclosed within the main Winnemucca ZIP 89445, with no defined geographic territory of its own.
  • Only one street exists: Hanson Street with 224 delivery records organized by unit numbers.
  • The post office maintains 689 PO Boxes serving facility operations, not the inmate population.
  • Zero occupied housing units exist in this ZIP. The single housing unit on record is vacant.
  • Per capita income is $16,359, with only 4.5% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.

Facility Overview

ZIP code 89446 serves a correctional facility in Winnemucca, Nevada. Of the 112 residents counted by the Census, 102 (91%) live in institutionalized group quarters. This isn't a residential community. It's a prison.

Location and Postal Structure

The ZIP exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 89445, the main Winnemucca ZIP code. There's only one street address on record: Hanson Street, with 224 delivery records organized by unit numbers. This pattern is typical for correctional facilities where mail goes to specific housing units.

PO Box Services

The post office maintains 689 PO Boxes and serves 136 business delivery points. These numbers don't reflect inmate populations since inmates receive mail through the facility's internal distribution system. The boxes serve facility operations, staff, and related services.

Population Profile

Demographics confirm the institutional character. Median age is 36 years. Only 4.5% of adults have bachelor's degrees. Per capita income registers at $16,359, reflecting the limited economic activity within the facility boundary. There are no occupied housing units in this ZIP. The one housing unit counted is vacant.

Mailing to Inmates

Mail to inmates at this facility should include the inmate's name, ID number, housing unit, and the facility address on Hanson Street with ZIP code 89446. All incoming mail is subject to security screening.

Street Name Patterns

Institutional Units

Single street address with unit designators typical of correctional facility mail distribution.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 89446 has 112 residents and 0 households. The median age is 36.0 years, slightly younger than the state (38.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 94.6% male and 5.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.2%) and Black or African American (27.7%, much higher than the state average of 9.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:112Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:93Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:15.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--012410598111136000013311193
Decennial Census36------------------112------
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: 36

Male Median Age: 35

Female Median Age: 51.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male001015142316111063700000
Female000001100102100000
Total001015152416111165800000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6760.36%
Black:3127.93%
Hispanic:*76.31%
Asian:21.80%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:43.60%
Total:111100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10694.64%35.0 years
Females:65.36%51.5 years
Total:112100%36.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8793.55%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:22.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:46.45%
Total Population:93100%
Total Native Population:8793.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:66.45%
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 $0, which is far less than the state median ($75,561), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$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

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:93100.00%
Total:93100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 4.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (69.23%). College enrollment is 30.77%, which is on par with the state rate (23.60%), 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)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1415.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4247.73%
Some college, no degree:2831.82%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:44.55%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:88100%
High school or higher:7484.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:44.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance: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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):969.23%
College or graduate school:430.77%
Total:13100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):969.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 89446 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 47 people with an annual payroll of $2,218,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,474Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$589,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,218,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:47Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 89446 is located in Humboldt County, Nevada, within the Winnemucca, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49080) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 17,299 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 89446. It covers 7.487 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Winnemucca, NVSource: Census
CBSA Number:49080Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:17,299Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:7.487 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:3284800Source: Census
Place Name:Winnemucca city; NevadaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


89447 | | 89445

Schools in ZIP Code 89446


We could not locate which school district 89446 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.

Winnemucca Grammar School 522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
District: Humboldt County School DistrictNearby
Leighton Hall 310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
District: Humboldt County School DistrictNearby
Humboldt Adult Education Program 310 East 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
District: Humboldt County School DistrictNearby
Winnemucca Junior High School 451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
District: Humboldt County School DistrictNearby
Sonoma Heights Elementary 1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
District: Humboldt County School DistrictNearby
Spring Creek Christian Academy 285 Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 1
Spring Creek, NV 89815
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fallon Seventh-Day Adventist School 380 E Front St
Fallon, NV 89406
District: Private SchoolNearby
Logos Christian Academy 665 Sheckler Rd
Fallon, NV 89406
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 89446


Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
Type: Post Secondary
Career College Of Northern Nevada 1421 Pullman Dr.
Sparks, NV 89434-7905
Type: Post Secondary
Truckee Meadows Community College 7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512-3999
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute-Sparks 950 Industrial Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Type: Post Secondary
Nevada System Of Higher Education-System Office 2601 Enterprise Rd
Reno, NV 89512
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nevada-Reno North Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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