ZIP Code · NV

ZIP 89048

Part of Pahrump, NV
Pop. 26,486·Nye County·76th most expensive ZIP in Nevada
Median rent (all units)
$1,313/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$638
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ZIP 89048 · $1,313
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,340/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,756/yr
At $1,313/mo median
Location
StateNV
CountyNye County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89048 (Pahrump, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,486
Median income
$61,367
Median age
51.5
Renters
24.7%
Age distribution
16.4%
16.4%
20.8%
15.1%
31.4%
Under 1816.4%
18–3416.4%
35–5420.8%
55–6415.1%
65+31.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
White73.9%
Black3.7%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian1.8%
Other8.9%
Education (25+)
13.4%
31.8%
41%
13.9%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college41%
Bachelor's+13.9%
Housing tenure
75.3%
24.7%
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89048 in Pahrump, NV has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,137 → $61,367
up 24.9%
Population
24,277 → 26,486
up 9.1%
Renter share
28.6% → 24.7%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 13.9%
+0.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $61,367 today, compared with $49,137 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 24,277 to 26,486 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.1% change. About 24.7% of households rent today, against 28.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 89048 covers Pahrump, NV. The median rent here is $1,313/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,367/yr), ZIP 89048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 89048?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 89048 (Pahrump, NV) is $1,313. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 89048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 89048's median rent of $1,313/mo is $638 (33%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 89048 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89048 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nevada, ranking #76 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,313/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,313/mo in ZIP 89048. The local median household income is $61,367/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89048?

Rent in ZIP 89048 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 89048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 89048 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,313/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 89048 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 89048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of ZIP 89048 households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 89048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 89048 compare to the rest of Pahrump?

ZIP 89048 is more affordable than Pahrump overall. At $1,313/mo, it's $29 below the Pahrump citywide median of $1,342/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 89048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 89048 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,313/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 89048's median household income ($61,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 89048 26%Benchmark 30%
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