| City: | Fallon, Nevada |
| Names to Avoid: | Fallon Naval Air Station |
| County: | Churchill County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:16 AM |
| Population: | 157 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 39.4226, -118.7213 |
| Land Area: | 158.812 sq mi |
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Naval Air Station Fallon, the U.S. Navy's premier tactical aviation training facility, operates under dedicated ZIP code 89496 in Churchill County, Nevada. Originally built in 1942 as part of a defensive network against feared Japanese invasion, the base transitioned to Navy training use. Known as the 'Biggest Little Air Station in the World,' NAS Fallon hosts the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), which relocated from NAS Miramar in 1996, and the TOPDOME electronic warfare training program. Carrier Air Wings train here before deployments.
The 2020 Census counted 157 residents within this ZIP code, with 100% living in non-institutional group quarters. A median age of 24.3 years reflects the young military population. The base spans 0.4 square miles, with bombing and electronic warfare ranges extending across the high desert surrounding the installation.
Located approximately 70 miles east of Reno, NAS Fallon provides access to vast training airspace unavailable at coastal installations. Mail to base personnel typically routes through Navy mail systems. Fallon is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 157 |
| Median Age: | 24.3 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 15 |
| Employment: | 339 |
ZIP Code 89496 has 157 residents and 0 households. The median age is 24.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 80.9% male and 19.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.3%, higher than the state average of 51.2%) and Black or African American (17.2%, much higher than the state average of 9.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 157Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 66Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 82 | 78 | 66 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 157 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.3
Male Median Age: 24.6
Female Median Age: 23
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 53 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 68 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 90 | 56.60% |
| Black: | 27 | 16.98% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 12.58% |
| Asian: | 7 | 4.40% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 9.43% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 127 | 80.89% | 24.6 years |
| Females: | 30 | 19.11% | 23.0 years |
| Total: | 157 | 100% | 24.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 66 | 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: | 66 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, 10.50% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1 | 5.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 84.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 10.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 10.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 89496 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 355 people with an annual payroll of $34,529,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,758,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,529,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 355Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89496 is located in Churchill County, Nevada, within the Fallon, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21980) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 24,877 people, about 0.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 89496. It covers 158.812 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fallon, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 24,877Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 158.812 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: | 3224100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fallon city; NevadaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 89496 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.