ZIP Code 89820 in Battle Mountain, NV

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Battle Mountain, Nevada
City Alias:Battle Mtn
Names to Avoid:
Rixie
County:Lander County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:31:41 AM
Population:5,226 [See All]
Area Code:775
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.6281, -116.9413
Land Area:2088.583 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 89820 has 5,226 residents and 2,049 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0%, which is 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:5,226Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:5,562Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:5,345Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$89,014Source: Census ACS
Households:2,049Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$222,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.53Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,4635,5965,6105,6615,6775,5915,5615,4815,4365,4035,6215,5705,5795,562
Decennial Census5,358------------------5,226--------
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: 37.6

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 36.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male17420117718012117419216414316017819519117290833913
Female18618721115712216219018912614317119917913789643037
Total3603883883372433363823532693033493943703091791476950
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,84665.51%
Black:120.20%
Hispanic:*1,20220.47%
Asian:270.46%
American Indian:2594.41%
Hawaiian:80.14%
Other:5178.81%
Total:5,871100%
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:2,64750.65%38.3 years
Females:2,57949.35%36.8 years
Total:5,226100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,36096.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1392.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:633.63%
Total Population:5,562100%
Total Native Population:5,36096.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:2023.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $89,014, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,950 (25.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,080. Family households earn a median of $90,189 versus $66,778 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,411). By gender, male median income is $87,283 and female is $55,065, which is roughly equal to the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,218 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$71,064$71,591$74,637$81,030$81,571$80,417$83,250$94,139$87,934$74,344$93,141$100,000$85,722$89,014
Median Family Income$72,132$69,941$76,107$80,217$77,238$83,646$93,309$101,360$93,750$89,607$94,351$102,153$84,803$90,189
Median NonFamily Income$39,286$76,583$39,962$79,712$79,271$53,558$28,651$28,618$24,771$24,454$0$63,306$77,575$66,778
Median Male Income$66,271$64,206$64,527$70,179$61,358$61,250$61,117$69,957$68,917$82,194$93,129$100,548$88,894$87,283
Median Female Income$41,366$44,375$47,769$48,063$49,205$50,811$48,490$50,078$46,250$50,500$42,750$60,417$58,688$55,065
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,36756.25%
Unemployed:2576.11%
Not In Labor Force:1,58437.64%
Total:4,208100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:85836.25%
Service:36815.55%
Sales and Office:49420.87%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:28512.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:36215.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,367100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $222,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $115,200 (107.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,600. The median gross rent is $886, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $105 (13.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.19% (61.21% with a mortgage, 38.79% free-and-clear) and renters 22.81% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$106,900$110,300$104,800$103,800$107,100$121,100$143,400$179,800$181,500$167,700$176,100$200,600$214,500$222,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:51.09%
$500 to $999:22849.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:7416.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:132.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:14030.43%
Total:460100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$781$800$789$708$646$622$632$618$846$839$792$857$1,062$886
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):95347.25%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):60429.95%
Renter Occupied:46022.81%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,017100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,01779.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):52420.62%
Total Housing Units:2,541100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:99839.28%
Multi-Family Units:2178.54%
Other Units:1,32652.18%
Total Housing Units:2,541100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 19.80% 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 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.75%). College enrollment is 13.04%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:992.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3359.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,06030.23%
Some college, no degree:77021.96%
Associate's degree:54715.60%
Bachelor's degree:3028.61%
Graduate or professional degree:39311.21%
Total:3,506100%
High school or higher:3,07287.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:69519.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,99562.25%
Public Insurance:2,14833.47%
No Insurance:2754.28%
Total:6,418100%
Has Health Insurance:6,14395.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.0%9.5%5.5%8.5%7.8%10.9%10.4%13.1%6.5%6.2%8.1%9.4%8.5%9.6%
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:815.42%
Kindergarten:412.74%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):68445.75%
High school (grades 9-12):49433.04%
College or graduate school:19513.04%
Total:1,495100%
Early Childhood:1228.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,21981.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 89820 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 88 business establishments, employing about 910 people with an annual payroll of $31,873,000. USPS data shows 2,113 residential mailboxes and 116 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,113Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:116Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,228Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:59Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:88Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,651,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$31,873,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:910Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 89820 is located in Lander County, Nevada, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 89820. It covers 2088.583 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.1 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:2088.583 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.1 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:3204900Source: Census
Place Name:Battle Mountain CDP; NevadaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


89821 | | 89815

Schools in ZIP Code 89820


ZIP Code 89820 is in the Lander County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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.

Battle Mountain High School 425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
District: Lander County School District
Battle Mountain Elementary School 650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
District: Lander County School District
Lander County Adult Ed 350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
District: Lander County School District
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School 985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
District: Lander County School District
Spring Creek Christian Academy 285 Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 1
Spring Creek, NV 89815
District: Private SchoolNearby
Logos Christian Academy 1191 Stillwater
Fallon, NV 89407
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fallon Seventh-Day Adventist School 380 E Front St
Fallon, NV 89406
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 89820


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
Milan Institute-Sparks 950 Industrial Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Type: Post Secondary
Truckee Meadows Community College 7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512-3999
Type: Post Secondary
International Academy Of Style 2295 Market St
Reno, NV 89502-1559
Type: Post Secondary
Nevada System Of Higher Education-System Office 2601 Enterprise Rd
Reno, NV 89512
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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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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