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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

89833

Ruby Valley

ZIP Code 89833 is a standard zip code serving Ruby Valley, Ruby Valley, Nevada (NV), in Elko County, United States. It has an estimated population of 201 with a median household income of $26,674. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $26,674

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Nevada (NV)
County
Elko
City
Ruby Valley
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude
40.399500
Longitude
-115.231200

Geographic Details

Land Area
501.21 mi²
Water Area
3.19 mi²
Bounding Box
40.843425°N, 40.127954°S, -115.104576°E, -115.573150°W

Demographics

201

Population

5th percentile

$26,674

Median Income

5th percentile

$355,600

Median Home Value

90th percentile

501.21 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 89833 is $26,674, and the median home value is $355,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

182

Total Units

88

Occupied Units

48.4%

Occupancy Rate

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