The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89415 sells for about $184,700, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 89415 — Hawthorne
The housing market in 89415 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting its remote, rural nature. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, but the market remains highly sensitive to local employment stability at the Hawthorne Army Depot.
This area is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and local workers seeking an affordable, quiet, and remote high-desert lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 11.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 89415, Mineral 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.
Crime rates in Hawthorne are generally consistent with rural Nevada averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in the area are served by the Mineral County School District, which faces challenges typical of remote, low-density rural districts.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Great Basin region and requires standard insurance coverage for high-desert environments.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the Hawthorne Army Depot and local government services, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Mineral County; Nevada has no state income tax, which benefits local residents, though special district levies for utilities may apply.
Commuting is primarily local within Hawthorne; regional travel to larger employment hubs like Reno requires a drive of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
The area is defined by proximity to Walker Lake, offering fishing and boating, alongside access to vast high-desert trails and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand driven primarily by local workforce needs.
The economy is heavily anchored by the Hawthorne Army Depot and public sector employment, with limited private-sector diversification.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles via US-95, which serves as the primary corridor for the region.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Mineral County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Mineral County tax levies and local utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Walker Lake Recreation Area4.57.2 mi
- Hawthorne Ordnance Museum4.85.7 mi
- Hawthorne Ordnance Museum4.85.7 mi
- Walker Lake Recreation Area4.57.2 mi
- Walker Lake4.38.9 mi
- Safeway3.95.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large desert lake offering fishing, boating, and birdwatching opportunities.
Highlights the military history of the Hawthorne Army Depot.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.