Silver City
Census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada
Silver City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lyon County, Nevada, with 155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,066 ft (1,544 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virginia City, 3.1 miles N.
- 155residents (2020 Census)
- 5,066 ftelevation · 1,544 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 160 / sq mipopulation density
- 89428ZIP code
About Silver City
Silver City is a small residential community in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. Established in 1859, it developed as a mining settlement during the Comstock era and served as an important staging point between nearby mines and ore-processing mills along the Carson River. Although its mines never rivaled those of Virginia City or Gold Hill, Silver City played a supporting role in the Comstock mining economy. The town declined after 1869, following completion of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, which bypassed the community.
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Living in Silver City
- Median household income
- $68,056
- Median home value
- $319,000
- Median age
- 22.8
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Silver City had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 160 per sq mi (62 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silver City at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 155 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,066 ft (1,544 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2639° N, 119.6357° W |
| ZIP code | 89428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3266800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silver City
- Virginia City3.1 mi N
- Dayton4.9 mi E
- Washoe Valley7.8 mi W
- Carson City9.7 mi SW
- Johnson Lane14.5 mi S
- Indian Hills14.7 mi SW
- Stagecoach15.2 mi NE
- Incline Village16.7 mi W
- Glenbrook19.3 mi SW
- Genoa19.5 mi SW
- Crystal Bay19.7 mi W
- Kings Beach, CA20.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Silver City
What county is Silver City in?
Silver City is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Silver City, NV?
155 people lived in Silver City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silver City, NV?
The ZIP code of Silver City is 89428.
What is the elevation of Silver City?
5,066 feet (1,544 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silver City?
Virginia City (3.1 mi), Dayton (4.9 mi), Washoe Valley (7.8 mi), Carson City (9.7 mi), Johnson Lane (14.5 mi).
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