Fernley
City in Lyon County, Nevada
Fernley is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, with 22,895 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,160 ft (1,268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wadsworth, 7.1 miles NW.
- 22,895residents (2020 Census)
- 4,160 ftelevation · 1,268 m
- 123.2 sq miland area · 319.1 km²
- 186 / sq mipopulation density
- 89442ZIP code
About Fernley
Fernley is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, United States, and part of the Reno–Tahoe–Sparks metropolitan area CSA. The city was incorporated in 2001. The population of the city was 22,895 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city in Nevada.
Fernley was home to the historic and one of the first Amazon.com centers in the world, which has since relocated within the metro area. Naval Air Station (TOPGUN), the U.S. Navy's Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center & TOPGUN training program since 1996, was moved nearby, to Fallon, from Naval Air Station Miramar. The city is home to the Reno-Fernley Raceway. The world's first Tesla Gigafactory, that produces battery packs, energy storage and electric vehicle components is nearby 15 miles west at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, and also there as of 2024 an under-construction lithium processing plant.
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Living in Fernley
- Median household income
- $89,517
- Median home value
- $366,700
- Median rent
- $1,570/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Fernley had 22,895 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,895 |
|---|---|
| Density | 186 per sq mi (72 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fernley at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,895 (2020) |
| Land area | 123.21 sq mi (319.1 km²) |
| Water area | 6.74 sq mi (17.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5648° N, 119.1894° W |
| ZIP code | 89442 |
| Official website | cityoffernley.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3224900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fernley
- Wadsworth7.1 mi NW
- Silver Springs12.6 mi S
- Stagecoach17.2 mi SW
- Nixon20.3 mi NW
- Fallon22.8 mi E
- Spanish Springs26.3 mi W
- Fallon Station27.3 mi E
- Dayton27.8 mi SW
- Sparks28.0 mi W
- Virginia City30.3 mi SW
- Sun Valley31.4 mi W
- Silver City31.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fernley
What county is Fernley in?
Fernley is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Fernley, NV?
22,895 people lived in Fernley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fernley, NV?
The ZIP code of Fernley is 89442.
What is the elevation of Fernley?
4,160 feet (1,268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fernley?
Wadsworth (7.1 mi), Silver Springs (12.6 mi), Stagecoach (17.2 mi), Nixon (20.3 mi), Fallon (22.8 mi).
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