The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89301 sells for about $280,000, or $126 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 89301 — Ely
The 89301 housing market is characterized by low inventory and moderate competition, with prices showing modest year-over-year growth. Limited sales volume reflects the rural nature of the area, where market activity is driven by local employment needs rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, high-desert lifestyle, including local workers in the mining and public sectors, and those looking for affordable housing compared to larger Nevada urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 89301, White Pine County NV
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are generally characterized by their rural setting within the White Pine County School District, serving a small, dispersed population.
The area is subject to high-desert climate conditions, including wildfire risks common to the Great Basin region.
Economic momentum is driven by mining, government services, and tourism, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by White Pine County based on the state's valuation formulas; there is no state personal income tax in Nevada.
Commutes are primarily local within the Ely area, with limited transit options and reliance on personal vehicles for regional travel.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and proximity to Great Basin National Park, with basic local shopping and dining in downtown Ely.
The rental market is tight due to limited inventory, with demand driven by local workforce needs in mining and public sectors.
The economy is anchored by mining operations, government administration, and tourism related to outdoor recreation.
Transportation is primarily via highway corridors; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential and commercial maintenance rather than large-scale expansion.
White Pine County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to White Pine County tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the remote nature of the geography.
Nevada is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure form regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Pony Express Trail Marker4.316.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Located within driving distance, offering significant outdoor recreation and scenic attractions.
The primary commercial hub for the region featuring local businesses and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.