Nixon
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada

Nixon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washoe County, Nevada, with 464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,914 ft (1,193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wadsworth, 14.0 miles S.
- 464residents (2020 Census)
- 3,914 ftelevation · 1,193 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.4 km²
- 73 / sq mipopulation density
- 89442ZIP code
About Nixon
Nixon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, USA. As of the 2020 census, Nixon had a population of 464. It is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the seat of tribal government of the Paiute Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation and home to the tribe's Museum and Visitor Center. Nixon lies along State Route 446 which connects the settlement to Sutcliffe and Pyramid Lake.
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Living in Nixon
- Median household income
- $72,839
- Median home value
- $66,400
- Median rent
- $586/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Nixon had 464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 73 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nixon at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 464 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.33 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8280° N, 119.3590° W |
| ZIP code | 89442 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3251200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nixon
- Wadsworth14.0 mi S
- Sutcliffe16.5 mi NW
- Fernley20.3 mi SE
- Spanish Springs20.3 mi SW
- Sparks25.8 mi SW
- Sun Valley26.8 mi SW
- Lemmon Valley27.0 mi W
- Golden Valley28.6 mi SW
- Silver Springs31.7 mi S
- Stagecoach32.0 mi S
- Reno32.4 mi SW
- Cold Springs34.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nixon
What county is Nixon in?
Nixon is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the population of Nixon, NV?
464 people lived in Nixon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nixon, NV?
The ZIP code of Nixon is 89442.
What is the elevation of Nixon?
3,914 feet (1,193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nixon?
Wadsworth (14.0 mi), Sutcliffe (16.5 mi), Fernley (20.3 mi), Spanish Springs (20.3 mi), Sparks (25.8 mi).
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