🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89178

Las Vegas

ZIP Code 89178 is a standard zip code serving Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada (NV), in Clark County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,588 with a median household income of $78,849. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nevada (NV)
County: Clark
City: Las Vegas
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.997700
Longitude: -115.286100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 19.11 mi²
Population Density: 1444.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.062922°N, 35.953354°S, -115.236262°E, -115.315922°W

With 27,588 residents spread across 19.11 square miles, this area has a population density of 1444.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,588

Population

85th percentile

$78,849

Median Income

90th percentile

$208,700

Median Home Value

75th percentile

19.11 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89178 is $78,849, and the median home value is $208,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,678

Total Units

9,760

Occupied Units

83.6%

Occupancy Rate

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