The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89802 sells for about $400,000.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,400 a month.
ZIP 89802 — Elko
The Elko housing market remains competitive with steady price appreciation and consistent sales volume. Demand is supported by a stable local economy anchored by the mining sector, though inventory remains measured.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals working in the regional mining and government sectors who value a small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 89802, Elko County NV
The region faces typical high-desert climate risks, including wildfire potential and seasonal wind events, which influence local property insurance premiums.
The local economy is anchored by mining, ranching, and government services, with steady demand driven by regional employment stability.
Property taxes are assessed by Elko County based on a formula involving the taxable value of land and improvements, subject to state-mandated caps and local district levies.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and hunting in the nearby Ruby Mountains and Humboldt National Forest.
The rental market is characterized by tight supply and steady demand, often influenced by the needs of the local workforce in the mining and service sectors.
The economy is heavily reliant on the mining industry, particularly gold mining, alongside agriculture and public sector employment.
The area is served by Interstate 80, which acts as the primary transportation corridor for the region.
The Elko County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual assessments of market value and state-regulated tax rates.
Parcels are subject to various local levies including school district, hospital, and municipal service district taxes.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the relative isolation of the geography.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- California Trail Interpretive Center4.910.2 mi
- South Fork State Recreation Area4.510.7 mi
- California Trail Interpretive Center4.910.2 mi
- Gold Dust West Elko3.91.3 mi
- Main City Park4.60.9 mi
- Northeastern Nevada Museum4.60.9 mi
- California Trail Interpretive Center4.910.2 mi
- Northeastern Nevada Museum4.60.9 mi
- Western Folklife Center4.60.2 mi
- The Commercial Casino40.2 mi
- Duncan LittleCreek Gallery & the Gallery Bar4.70.2 mi
- South Fork State Recreation Area4.510.7 mi
- California Trail Interpretive Center4.910.2 mi
- Main City Park4.60.9 mi
- Johnny Appleseed Park4.50.9 mi
- Peace Park4.51.2 mi
- Albertsons4.31.7 mi
- Smith's4.31.3 mi
- Elko Junction4.21.9 mi
- Sunrise Shopping Center4.21.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive trails, camping, and outdoor activities.
A major regional landmark for hiking and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Contamination repair: median rent, price per sq ft reproduced Elko County's own figure to the dollar and were cleared — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading.