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ZIP 89138

Pop. 26,947·Clark County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Nevada
Median rent (all units)
$2,900/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$970
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ZIP 89138 · $2,900
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,620
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,600/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$34,800/yr
At $2,900/mo median
Location
StateNV
CountyClark County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89138 (Las Vegas, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,947
Median income
$161,645
Median age
40.6
Renters
17.1%
Age distribution
25.1%
15.1%
36.9%
Under 1825.1%
18–3415.1%
35–5436.9%
55–6411.3%
65+11.6%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
61.3%
16.8%
White61.3%
Black3.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian16.8%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
12.7%
24.2%
59.5%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
82.9%
17.1%
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89138 in Las Vegas, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,343 → $2,900
up 23.8%
Income
$140,362 → $161,645
up 15.2%
Population
19,971 → 26,947
up 34.9%
Renter share
20.8% → 17.1%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
63% → 59.5%
-3.5 pts
Median age
38.3 → 40.6
+2.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 89138 in Las Vegas, NV stood at $2,343 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,900, reflecting a 23.8% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $140,362 to $161,645 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 34.9% since 2021, moving from about 19,971 residents to roughly 26,947. Renters now make up 17.1% of households, compared with 20.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.5% of adults here, versus 63% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 89138 in Las Vegas, NV look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 89138 covers Las Vegas, NV. The median rent here is $2,900/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($161,645/yr), ZIP 89138 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 89138?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 89138 (Las Vegas, NV) is $2,900. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 89138 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 89138's median rent of $2,900/mo is $970 (50%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 89138 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89138 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nevada, ranking #2 out of 79 ZIPs tracked at $2,900/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89138?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,900/mo in ZIP 89138. The local median household income is $161,645/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89138?

Rent in ZIP 89138 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 89138 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 89138 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,900/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($161,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 89138 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 89138 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.1% of ZIP 89138 households are renters, while 82.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 89138 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 89138 compare to the rest of Las Vegas?

ZIP 89138 is pricier than Las Vegas as a whole. At $2,900/mo, it's $1,199 above the Las Vegas citywide median of $1,701/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 89138 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 89138 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,900/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 89138's median household income ($161,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 89138 22%Benchmark 30%
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