Mountain City
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada

Mountain City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Elko County, Nevada, with 14 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,607 ft (1,709 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Owyhee, 14.4 miles NW.
- 14residents (2020 Census)
- 5,607 ftelevation · 1,709 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 89831ZIP code
About Mountain City
Mountain City is a census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States, within the Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The community, located on State Route 225 approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of the Idaho border, is situated on the Owyhee River. As of the 2020 census, Mountain City had a population of 14.
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Mountain City had 14 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain City at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,607 ft (1,709 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8373° N, 115.9633° W |
| ZIP code | 89831 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3249200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain City
What county is Mountain City in?
Mountain City is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of Mountain City, NV?
14 people lived in Mountain City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain City, NV?
The ZIP code of Mountain City is 89831.
What is the elevation of Mountain City?
5,607 feet (1,709 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain City?
Owyhee (14.4 mi), Wildhorse (16.2 mi), Jarbidge (27.5 mi), Tuscarora (38.6 mi).
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