ZIP Code 89121: Population, Income, Housing

State: NV

Total population: 68,406 Household income: $55,758 Rent: $1,383

Overview

Total population

68,406

Rent

$1,383

Year built

1980

Household income

$55,758

Per capita income

$28,252

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.7%

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

Paradise

Total population

68,406

Adults over 25

45,728

Total households

24,610

Household size

2.8 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$55,758

Per capita income

$28,252

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.7%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,383

Year built

1980

Households that rent

48.7%

Households that own

51.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.6

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).

Race

White

34.9%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more races

18.3%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

52.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

47.4%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

26,551 (90.2%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

2,881 (9.8%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

41.2%

High school graduate or GED

33.3%

Some college or associate degree

9.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

16.3%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 89121 with: Clark County, NV Paradise, NV Las Vegas metro area, NV Nevada United States

ZIP 89121

Total population68,406

Rent$1,383

Year built1980

Household income$55,758

Per capita income$28,252

Poverty rate19.7%

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%

Paradise, NV

Total population185,913

Rent$1,372

Year built1988

Household income$59,190

Per capita income$34,754

Poverty rate17.6%

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	ZIP89121	CountyClark, NV	CDPParadise, NV	Metro AreaLas Vegas metro area, NV	StateNevada	CountryUnited States
Total population	68,406	2,329,548	185,913	2,329,548	3,184,612	334,922,499
Rent	$1,383	$1,626	$1,372	$1,626	$1,597	$1,413
Year built	1980	1998	1988	1998	1996	1980
Household income	$55,758	$76,472	$59,190	$76,472	$78,260	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,252	$39,897	$34,754	$39,897	$41,354	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.7%	13%	17.6%	13%	12.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.9%	N/A	5.8%	5.6%	4%

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Summary for 89121

Rent & Income

In 89121, the typical monthly rent is $1,383 and the typical household income is $55,758. Rent here is similar to Paradise CDP and lower than Nevada, and household income is lower than both Paradise CDP and Nevada. The estimated poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than in both Paradise CDP and Nevada.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 48.7% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 57.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 16.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 89121 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 89121 — Poverty

How ZIP 89121 compares in Nevada (51 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,383	9 / 51	from lower rent	$1,083 – $2,509
Household income	$55,758	44 / 51	from higher income	$39,459 – $127,181
Poverty rate	19.7%	46 / 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 89121

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 9th out of 51 ZIP Codes in Nevada. Across Nevada, figures vary from $1,083 in ZIP 89101 up to $2,509 in ZIP 89135.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 89121 stands 44th out of 51 ZIP Codes. Throughout Nevada, numbers span from $39,459 in ZIP 89101 up to $127,181 in ZIP 89521.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 46th out of 51 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4.7% in ZIP 89135 up to 26.6% in ZIP 89101.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 89121 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,383 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 89121

Annual Household Income: $55,758

💡 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 89121

Estimated Rate: 19.7%

💡 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 89121

In ZIP Code 89121, households that rent: 11,997 (48.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,997	48.7%
Owner-Occupied	12,613	51.3%

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 89121

In ZIP Code 89121, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,923 (57.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,923	57.7%
Other renter households	5,074	42.3%
Total renter households	11,997	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 89121

Less than High School: 18,829 people (41.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 15,245 people (33.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,198 people (9.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,456 people (16.3%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 45,728

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

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