ZIP Code 89103: Population, Income, Housing

State: NV
Total population: 49,041 Household income: $48,901 Rent: $1,406

Overview

Total population
49,041
Rent
$1,406
Year built
1986
Household income
$48,901
Per capita income
$31,985
Poverty rate
19.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
56.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Nevada
County
Clark County
City
Spring Valley
Total population
49,041
Adults over 25
37,175
Total households
21,880
Household size
2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$48,901
Per capita income
$31,985
Poverty rate
19.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
56.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,406
Year built
1986
Households that rent
67.7%
Households that own
32.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
33.3%
Black
15.4%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
19%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
35.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
64.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
20,420 (89.7%)
Commute time to work
23 mins
Work from home
2,337 (10.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
38.9%
High school graduate or GED
31%
Some college or associate degree
9.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 89103 with: Clark County, NV Spring Valley, NV Las Vegas metro area, NV Nevada United States

ZIP 89103

Total population49,041
Rent$1,406
Year built1986
Household income$48,901
Per capita income$31,985
Poverty rate19.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Clark County, NV

Total population2,329,548
Rent$1,626
Year built1998
Household income$76,472
Per capita income$39,897
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate5.9%

Spring Valley, NV

Total population219,187
Rent$1,743
Year built1999
Household income$74,511
Per capita income$41,735
Poverty rate12.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Las Vegas Metro Area, NV

Total population2,329,548
Rent$1,626
Year built1998
Household income$76,472
Per capita income$39,897
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate5.8%

Nevada State

Total population3,184,612
Rent$1,597
Year built1996
Household income$78,260
Per capita income$41,354
Poverty rate12.4%
Unemployment rate5.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP89103 CountyClark, NVCDPSpring Valley, NVMetro AreaLas Vegas metro area, NVStateNevadaCountryUnited States
Total population49,0412,329,548219,1872,329,5483,184,612334,922,499
Rent$1,406$1,626$1,743$1,626$1,597$1,413
Year built198619981999199819961980
Household income$48,901$76,472$74,511$76,472$78,260$80,734
Per capita income$31,985$39,897$41,735$39,897$41,354$44,673
Poverty rate19.5%13%12.2%13%12.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.9%N/A5.8%5.6%4%

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Summary for 89103

Rent & Income

In 89103, the typical monthly rent is $1,406 and the typical household income is $48,901. Rent here is lower than in both Spring Valley CDP and Nevada, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than in both Spring Valley CDP and Nevada.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 67.7% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 56.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 89103 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 89103 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 89103 compares in Nevada (51 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,406 11 / 51 from lower rent $1,083 – $2,509
Household income $48,901 48 / 51 from higher income $39,459 – $127,181
Poverty rate 19.5% 44 / 51 from lower poverty 4.7% – 26.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Nevada with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 89103

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 11th out of 51 ZIP Codes in Nevada. At the state level, values extend from $1,083 in ZIP 89101 up to $2,509 in ZIP 89135.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 89103 holds the 48th out of 51 ZIP Codes. In Nevada as a whole, the range goes from $39,459 in ZIP 89101 up to $127,181 in ZIP 89521.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 89103 ranks 44th out of 51 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 4.7% in ZIP 89135 up to 26.6% in ZIP 89101.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 89103 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,406 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.


👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 89103

Annual Household Income: $48,901

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.


📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 89103

Estimated Rate: 19.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.


🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 89103

In ZIP Code 89103, households that rent: 14,813 (67.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 14,813 67.7%
Owner-Occupied 7,067 32.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.


📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 89103

In ZIP Code 89103, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 8,403 (56.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 8,403 56.7%
Other renter households 6,410 43.3%
Total renter households 14,813 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.


📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 89103

Less than High School: 14,447 people (38.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,510 people (31%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,601 people (9.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,617 people (20.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,175


 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.