ZIP Code · NV

ZIP 89142

Part of Las Vegas, NV

Pop. 35,179·Clark County·70th most expensive ZIP in Nevada

Median rent (all units)

$1,406/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

-$526

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ZIP 89142 · $1,406

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,410

2 BR

$1,660

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,640

Research median

$1,660/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 89142 usually run 0.9% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in July, about $25 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 89142 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Nevada

Rent in ZIP 89142 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.0%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 89142 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 44.8% ($49,180 to $71,233). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 89142 is 43.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,233) is $1,781 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,660); a 3-bedroom is $2,310.

Rank in Las Vegas

10th cheapest of 42 ZIP codes in Las Vegas.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 89101, 5 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,112/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 89142. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,872/yr

At $1,406/mo median

Location

CityLas Vegas

StateNV

CountyClark County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 89142 (Las Vegas, NV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,179

Median income

$71,233

Median age

33.2

Renters

38.7%

Age distribution

28.7%

23.6%

27.8%

Under 1828.7%

18–3423.6%

35–5427.8%

55–6410.1%

65+9.9%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

24.8%

59.3%

White24.8%

Black7.6%

Hispanic59.3%

Asian10.8%

Education (25+)

24.5%

32.7%

27.9%

14.9%

No HS diploma24.5%

HS diploma32.7%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+14.9%

Housing tenure

61.3%

38.7%

Owner61.3%

Renter38.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 89142 in Las Vegas, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,118 → $1,406

up 25.8%

Income

$53,658 → $71,233

up 32.8%

Population

34,008 → 35,179

up 3.4%

Renter share

39.4% → 38.7%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

12.9% → 14.9%

+2.0 pts

Median age

32.3 → 33.2

+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 89142 in Las Vegas, NV has increased from $1,118 to $1,406, a 25.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $71,233 today, compared with $53,658 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 34,008 residents to roughly 35,179. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 12.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 89142 covers Las Vegas, NV. The median rent here is $1,406/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($71,233/yr), ZIP 89142 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 89142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,406/mo in ZIP 89142. The local median household income is $71,233/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 89142?

Rent in ZIP 89142 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 89142?

Asking rents in ZIP 89142 are usually lowest in January, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $25 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 89142?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 89142 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 44.8%, from $49,180 to $71,233. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 89142 compare to other ZIPs in Nevada?

ZIP 89142 is one of the more affordable among Nevada ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 82 at $1,406/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 89142 changed +3.2%, against a typical +2.0% across the 77 Nevada ZIP codes Zillow tracks.