ZIP Code · NV

ZIP 89048

Part of Pahrump, NV

Pop. 26,486·Nye County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Nevada

Median rent (all units)

$1,386/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

-$562

Reported rents

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ZIP 89048 · $1,386

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,948/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR+

$2,250

Research median

$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Nevada

Rent in ZIP 89048 changed +0.6% over the year to August 2026. Across the 75 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,367) is $1,534 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,340); a 3-bedroom is $1,860.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 89048. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,632/yr

At $1,386/mo median

Location

CityPahrump

StateNV

CountyNye County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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%

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: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 89048 covers Pahrump, NV. The median rent here is $1,386/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($61,367/yr), ZIP 89048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in ZIP 89048. The local median household income is $61,367/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89048?

Rent in ZIP 89048 has risen 0.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 89048 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89048 is one of the more affordable among Nevada ZIP codes for rent, ranking #72 of 82 at $1,386/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 89048 changed +0.6%, against a typical +1.6% across the 75 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks.