Searchlight
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada

Searchlight is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clark County, Nevada, with 445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,547 ft (1,081 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cal-Nev-Ari, 11.0 miles S.
- 445residents (2020 Census)
- 3,547 ftelevation · 1,081 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 115 / sq mipopulation density
- 89046ZIP code
About Searchlight
Searchlight is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States, at the topographic saddle between two mountain ranges. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 445.
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- Median household income
- $49,766
- Median home value
- $142,700
- Median age
- 64.2
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Searchlight had 445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 115 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Searchlight at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 445 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.87 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4554° N, 114.9204° W |
| ZIP code | 89046 |
| Official website | clarkcountynv.gov/administrative-services/town-liaison/Pages/Searchlight%20Town%20Advisory%20Board.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3265600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Searchlight
- Cal-Nev-Ari11.0 mi S
- Nelson18.8 mi N
- Katherine, AZ25.9 mi SE
- Laughlin27.4 mi SE
- Boulder City27.5 mi N
- Bullhead City, AZ30.6 mi SE
- White Hills, AZ34.6 mi NE
- Dolan Springs, AZ36.9 mi E
- Fort Mohave, AZ37.0 mi SE
- Goodsprings38.9 mi NW
- Mesquite Creek, AZ39.5 mi SE
- Mojave Ranch Estates, AZ39.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Searchlight
What county is Searchlight in?
Searchlight is in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the population of Searchlight, NV?
445 people lived in Searchlight at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Searchlight, NV?
The ZIP code of Searchlight is 89046.
What is the elevation of Searchlight?
3,547 feet (1,081 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Searchlight?
Cal-Nev-Ari (11.0 mi), Nelson (18.8 mi), Katherine (25.9 mi), Laughlin (27.4 mi), Boulder City (27.5 mi).
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