Amargosa Valley
Census-designated place in Nye County, Nevada

Amargosa Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nye County, Nevada, with 1,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,664 ft (812 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Furnace Creek, 23.1 miles W.
- 1,064residents (2020 Census)
- 2,664 ftelevation · 812 m
- 98.7 sq miland area · 255.5 km²
- 11 / sq mipopulation density
- 89020ZIP code
About Amargosa Valley
Amargosa Valley (formerly Lathrop Wells) is an unincorporated town located on U.S. Route 95 in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
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Living in Amargosa Valley
- Median household income
- $53,139
- Median age
- 39.8
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Amargosa Valley had 1,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amargosa Valley at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nye County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 98.66 sq mi (255.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5434° N, 116.4839° W |
| ZIP code | 89020 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3201000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amargosa Valley
- Furnace Creek, CA23.1 mi W
- Beatty34.0 mi NW
- Pahrump34.9 mi SE
- Shoshone, CA42.1 mi S
- Indian Springs42.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amargosa Valley
What county is Amargosa Valley in?
Amargosa Valley is in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the population of Amargosa Valley, NV?
1,064 people lived in Amargosa Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amargosa Valley, NV?
The ZIP code of Amargosa Valley is 89020.
What is the elevation of Amargosa Valley?
2,664 feet (812 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amargosa Valley?
Furnace Creek (23.1 mi), Beatty (34.0 mi), Pahrump (34.9 mi), Shoshone (42.1 mi), Indian Springs (42.4 mi).
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