Schurz
Census-designated place in Mineral County, Nevada
Schurz is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mineral County, Nevada, with 656 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,127 ft (1,258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yerington, 15.0 miles W.
- 656residents (2020 Census)
- 4,127 ftelevation · 1,258 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 29.1 km²
- 58 / sq mipopulation density
- 89427ZIP code
About Schurz
Schurz is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mineral County, Nevada, United States, named after Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz. The population was 656 at the 2020 census. It is located on the Walker River Indian Reservation and is the burial place of Wovoka, the Paiute messiah who originated the Ghost Dance movement.
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Living in Schurz
- Median household income
- $45,104
- Median home value
- $94,400
- Median rent
- $655/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Schurz had 656 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 656 |
|---|---|
| Density | 58 per sq mi (23 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Schurz at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mineral County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 656 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.22 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9794° N, 118.8334° W |
| ZIP code | 89427 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3265400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Schurz
- Yerington15.0 mi W
- Walker Lake23.4 mi S
- Fallon Station30.7 mi N
- Smith Valley31.7 mi SW
- Hawthorne33.3 mi S
- Fallon34.3 mi N
- Silver Springs34.6 mi NW
- Stagecoach39.7 mi NW
- Walker, CA46.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Schurz
What county is Schurz in?
Schurz is in Mineral County, Nevada.
What is the population of Schurz, NV?
656 people lived in Schurz at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Schurz, NV?
The ZIP code of Schurz is 89427.
What is the elevation of Schurz?
4,127 feet (1,258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Schurz?
Yerington (15.0 mi), Walker Lake (23.4 mi), Fallon Station (30.7 mi), Smith Valley (31.7 mi), Hawthorne (33.3 mi).
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