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89049

Tonopah, NV

Total Population
2,334
Median Household Income
$35,140
Median Home Value
$167,300
Median Rent
$775

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$35,140
100% above state median
Home Value
$167,300
100.2% above state median
Rent
$775
100% above state median
Median Age
52.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Tonopah, NV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 52.7 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.7%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 21.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$35,140
-53.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-76,297,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.75 people

Total Households
1,203
Family Households
23.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
35.2%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
23.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
22.0%
Total Employed Residents:449

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
12.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
22.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.0%
68 workers
Public Transit
6.5%
49 workers
Total Commuting Workers:759
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.3%
815 employed
Labor Force
838
23 unemployed
Median Age
52.7 years
Per Capita Income
$25,743
Poverty Rate
21.7%