| City: | Montello, Nevada |
| County: | Elko County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:47 AM |
| Population: | 130 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2820, -114.2319 |
| Land Area: | 215.318 sq mi |
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Montello serves as the only postal gateway for 863 square miles of remote northeastern Nevada. This tiny community of 130 residents maintains 240 PO Boxes, more than three times the local household count. That's because Montello's post office serves ranches, mines, and scattered homesteads across a vast rural territory where there's no alternative mail delivery.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across this 863 square mile expanse of sagebrush and high desert. Residents and ranchers travel to the Montello post office from distances that can exceed 50 miles. The post office handles mail via one rural route and one highway contract route along State Route 233.
Montello has deep roots. Of the 105 total housing units, 124 structures were built before 1939 (this likely reflects multiple structures per address or data collection methodology capturing historic ranch buildings). Mobile homes account for 98 units, typical of remote Nevada ranch country where affordable, relocatable housing works better than traditional construction.
The community skews older, with a median age of 45. Just 14% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Per capita income sits at $29,276. All 16 workers in the ACS sample drove alone to work, and all 16 worked in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, suggesting mining, ranching, or highway maintenance employment. Every resident was born in the United States.
Montello's street grid preserves the numbered layout of a 19th-century railroad town: Front Street, A Street, B Street, C Street, and numbered streets (1st through 5th). Tree-themed streets (Almond, Cypress, Fir, Peach) add character. Pilot Road and Montello Road connect to the surrounding rangeland. With just 37 street delivery records for the entire ZIP, most addresses are PO Boxes at the post office.
Street names preserve the grid layout of a 19th-century railroad town with lettered streets (A, B, C) and numbered streets, plus tree-themed names.
ZIP Code 89830 has 130 residents and 75 households (average 1.73 persons per household). The median age is 45.0 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.6% male and 55.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.4%, much higher than the state average of 51.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the state average (28.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 130Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 80Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 231 | 194 | 198 | 124 | 141 | 143 | 145 | 160 | 208 | 99 | 34 | 50 | 114 | 80 |
| Decennial Census | 270 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 130 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45
Male Median Age: 33
Female Median Age: 51.7
| 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 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 111 | 84.73% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 6.87% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.53% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 3.05% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.76% |
| Other: | 3 | 2.29% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 44.62% | 33.0 years |
| Females: | 72 | 55.38% | 51.7 years |
| Total: | 130 | 100% | 45.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 80 | 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: | 80 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $39,643 (100.0%) since 2011 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 considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,643 | $20,556 | $21,477 | $20,455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $50,882 | $40,089 | $38,750 | $36,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $5,781 | $6,719 | $6,250 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $55,577 | $44,464 | $44,464 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,956 | $26,875 | $26,827 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,864 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $27,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $27,100 | $20,600 | $20,800 | $114,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $156,900 | $0 |
| 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% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 55 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 58.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 39 | 41.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 94 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 12 | 12.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 7.45% |
| Other Units: | 75 | 79.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 94 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to 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 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 68.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 29.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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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): | 51 | 63.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 29 | 36.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 80 | 59.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 55 | 40.74% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 135 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 36.8% | 46.9% | 39.0% | 39.5% | 29.4% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 89830 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 243Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89830 is located in Elko County, Nevada, within the Elko, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21220) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 50,805 people, about 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 89830. It covers 215.318 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.099 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Elko, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 50,805Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 215.318 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.099 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: | 3248400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Montello CDP; NevadaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 89830 is in the Elko 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 February 1, 2026.