Yerington
City in Lyon County, Nevada

Yerington is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, with 3,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,390 ft (1,338 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schurz, 15.0 miles E.
- 3,121residents (2020 Census)
- 4,390 ftelevation · 1,338 m
- 29.5 sq miland area · 76.4 km²
- 106 / sq mipopulation density
- 89447ZIP code
About Yerington
Yerington is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 3,121 at the 2020 census. It is the current county seat of Lyon County, with the first county seat having been established at Dayton on November 29, 1861. It is named after Henry M. Yerington, superintendent of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad from 1868 to 1910.
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Living in Yerington
- Median household income
- $57,980
- Median home value
- $284,800
- Median rent
- $793/mo
- Median age
- 51.4
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Yerington had 3,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 106 per sq mi (41 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yerington at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.50 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft (1,338 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9555° N, 119.1101° W |
| ZIP code | 89447 |
| Official website | yerington.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3285400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yerington
- Schurz15.0 mi E
- Smith Valley18.1 mi SW
- Topaz Ranch Estates25.9 mi SW
- Walker Lake28.7 mi SE
- Fish Springs29.1 mi W
- Topaz Lake29.2 mi SW
- Carter Springs29.3 mi W
- Double Spring29.8 mi SW
- Silver Springs30.1 mi N
- Topaz, CA30.4 mi SW
- Ruhenstroth31.1 mi W
- East Valley31.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Yerington
What county is Yerington in?
Yerington is in Lyon County, Nevada.
What is the population of Yerington, NV?
3,121 people lived in Yerington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yerington, NV?
The ZIP code of Yerington is 89447.
What is the elevation of Yerington?
4,390 feet (1,338 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yerington?
Schurz (15.0 mi), Smith Valley (18.1 mi), Topaz Ranch Estates (25.9 mi), Walker Lake (28.7 mi), Fish Springs (29.1 mi).
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