Smith Valley
Census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada

Smith Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lyon County, Nevada, with 1,710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,878 ft (1,182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Topaz Ranch Estates, 8.0 miles SW.
- 1,710residents (2020 Census)
- 3,878 ftelevation · 1,182 m
- 102.0 sq miland area · 264.1 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 89430main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Smith Valley
Smith Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, Smith Valley had a population of 1,710.
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- Median household income
- $67,132
- Median home value
- $756,000
- Median age
- 63.3
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Smith Valley had 1,710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smith Valley at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,710 (2020) |
| Land area | 101.96 sq mi (264.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,878 ft (1,182 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7869° N, 119.3687° W |
| ZIP codes | 89430, 89444 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3268050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smith Valley
- Topaz Ranch Estates8.0 mi SW
- Topaz Lake11.1 mi SW
- Topaz, CA12.5 mi SW
- Double Spring13.3 mi W
- Carter Springs15.6 mi W
- Coleville, CA16.0 mi SW
- Yerington18.1 mi NE
- Ruhenstroth18.4 mi NW
- Fish Springs19.1 mi NW
- Walker, CA19.4 mi S
- East Valley20.5 mi NW
- Gardnerville Ranchos21.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smith Valley
What county is Smith Valley in?
Smith Valley is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Smith Valley, NV?
1,710 people lived in Smith Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smith Valley, NV?
The main ZIP code is 89430. Other ZIP codes: 89444.
What is the elevation of Smith Valley?
3,878 feet (1,182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smith Valley?
Topaz Ranch Estates (8.0 mi), Topaz Lake (11.1 mi), Topaz (12.5 mi), Double Spring (13.3 mi), Carter Springs (15.6 mi).
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