Walker Lake

Census-designated place in Mineral County, Nevada

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Walker Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mineral County, Nevada, with 247 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,131 ft (1,259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hawthorne, 10.9 miles SE.

About Walker Lake

Walker Lake is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Mineral County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Walker Lake was 247.

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Median household income
$50,455
Median home value
$207,100
Median age
62.2
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Walker Lake, NV population

Walker Lake had 247 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census247
Density195 per sq mi (75 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Walker Lake at a glance

StateNevada (NV)
CountyMineral County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population247 (2020)
Land area1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Coordinates38.6458° N, 118.7563° W
ZIP code89415
Census code (GEOID)3281100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Walker Lake

What county is Walker Lake in?

Walker Lake is in Mineral County, Nevada.

What is the population of Walker Lake, NV?

247 people lived in Walker Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Walker Lake, NV?

The ZIP code of Walker Lake is 89415.

What is the elevation of Walker Lake?

4,131 feet (1,259 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Walker Lake?

Hawthorne (10.9 mi), Schurz (23.4 mi), Yerington (28.7 mi), Smith Valley (34.4 mi), Bridgeport (36.5 mi).

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