ZIP Code 89147: Population, Income, Housing

State: NV

Total population: 55,969 Household income: $74,985 Rent: $1,807

Overview

Total population

55,969

Rent

$1,807

Year built

1997

Household income

$74,985

Per capita income

$39,867

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54%

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

55,969

Adults over 25

40,708

Total households

21,552

Household size

2.6 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

$74,985

Per capita income

$39,867

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54%

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

$1,807

Year built

1997

Households that rent

49.4%

Households that own

50.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.0

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

37.9%

Black

15.4%

Asian

20.4%

Two or more races

14%

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

23.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

76.4%

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

24,650 (86%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

4,002 (14%)

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

32.1%

High school graduate or GED

29%

Some college or associate degree

9.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

29.3%

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 89147 with: Clark County, NV Spring Valley, NV Las Vegas metro area, NV Nevada United States

ZIP 89147

Total population55,969

Rent$1,807

Year built1997

Household income$74,985

Per capita income$39,867

Poverty rate11.1%

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	ZIP89147	CountyClark, NV	CDPSpring Valley, NV	Metro AreaLas Vegas metro area, NV	StateNevada	CountryUnited States
Total population	55,969	2,329,548	219,187	2,329,548	3,184,612	334,922,499
Rent	$1,807	$1,626	$1,743	$1,626	$1,597	$1,413
Year built	1997	1998	1999	1998	1996	1980
Household income	$74,985	$76,472	$74,511	$76,472	$78,260	$80,734
Per capita income	$39,867	$39,897	$41,735	$39,897	$41,354	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.1%	13%	12.2%	13%	12.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.9%	N/A	5.8%	5.6%	4%

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Summary for 89147

Rent & Income

In 89147, the typical monthly rent is $1,807 and the typical household income is $74,985. Rent here is similar to Spring Valley CDP and higher than Nevada, and household income is similar to both Spring Valley CDP and Nevada. The estimated poverty rate is 11.1%, which is lower than in both Spring Valley CDP and Nevada.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.4% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 89147 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 89147 — Poverty

How ZIP 89147 compares in Nevada (51 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,807	27 / 51	from lower rent	$1,083 – $2,509
Household income	$74,985	31 / 51	from higher income	$39,459 – $127,181
Poverty rate	11.1%	29 / 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 89147

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 89147 places 27th out of 51 ZIP Codes in Nevada. Throughout Nevada, numbers span from $1,083 in ZIP 89101 up to $2,509 in ZIP 89135.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 31st out of 51 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $39,459 in ZIP 89101 up to $127,181 in ZIP 89521.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 89147 comes 29th out of 51 ZIP Codes. In Nevada as a whole, the range goes from 4.7% in ZIP 89135 up to 26.6% in ZIP 89101.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 89147 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,807 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 89147

Annual Household Income: $74,985

💡 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 89147

Estimated Rate: 11.1%

💡 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 89147

In ZIP Code 89147, households that rent: 10,643 (49.4%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,643	49.4%
Owner-Occupied	10,909	50.6%

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 89147

In ZIP Code 89147, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,749 (54%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,749	54%
Other renter households	4,894	46%
Total renter households	10,643	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 89147

Less than High School: 13,074 people (32.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,786 people (29%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,913 people (9.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,935 people (29.3%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 40,708

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.