ZIP 89122 is a City of Las Vegas residential ZIP code covering approximately ~9 square miles with approximately ~50,000 residents. Median single-family resale price in 2026 runs approximately $285,000 per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data, with median days on market at 35-50 and months of inventory at 4-5. ZIP 89122 contains the Whitney neighborhood — one of the oldest established residential areas east of the Strip with substantial 1960s-1980s single-family inventory at the most affordable price points in the central valley. The area has experienced renewed buyer interest 2022-2026 as mid-tier renovations have pulled comparable sale values upward. FHA buyer volume in 89122 runs second-highest in Clark County after 89115.
Where is ZIP 89122?
ZIP 89122 sits in Las Vegas, Nevada at approximately 36.111°N, 115.044°W. Bounded roughly by Boulder Highway south, Nellis Boulevard west, Tropicana Avenue north, and Russell Road south. The ZIP runs approximately 12-18 min to the Las Vegas Strip and 10-15 min to Harry Reid International Airport. For broader Las Vegas market context across every neighborhood NREG covers, see the Las Vegas city hub.
What communities are inside ZIP 89122?
ZIP 89122 contains the Whitney neighborhood — one of the oldest established residential areas east of the Strip with 1950s-1970s railroad-worker community character. Most non-Whitney sections are 1970s-1990s single-family. Renewed mid-tier flip-renovation activity 2022-2026 driven by California relocation buyers seeking established neighborhoods at accessible price points.
| Community | Price range |
|---|---|
| Whitney | $240K-$425K |
| East Sahara residential | $250K-$425K |
Which schools serve ZIP 89122?
CCSD schools include Chaparral HS (3/10 GreatSchools), Walter Long ES (4/10), and Joseph E. Thiriot ES (5/10). The Thiriot ES feeder is the stronger 89122 elementary choice. Verify specific street-level assignments at ccsd.net before signing any offer. For deeper Summerlin-area school detail, see the Summerlin schools guide.
What does the ZIP 89122 housing market look like in 2026?
ZIP 89122 median resale runs approximately $285K in 2026 per Las Vegas REALTORS MLS data — among the most accessible east-valley submarkets. Days on market 35-50, inventory 4-5 months. FHA and VA loan volume substantial. Affordable ZIP 89122 resale activity is driven primarily by FHA buyer demand — FHA loan volume in this submarket runs among the highest in Clark County per Las Vegas REALTORS data. Investor activity is also substantial; verify HOA STR rules before assuming short-term rental income, and check current City of Las Vegas STR permit availability against the 1,000-foot proximity restriction. For broader market context see the Las Vegas housing market hub and STR jurisdiction comparisons at the short-term rentals guide.
What is nearby in ZIP 89122?
Sunset Park (340-acre regional park to the south), Pittman Wash Trail, Boulevard Mall, and the Boulder Highway commercial corridor all sit inside or adjacent to ZIP 89122. Drive times: Las Vegas Strip 12-18 min · Harry Reid International Airport 10-15 min.
What about buying in ZIP 89122?
ZIP 89122 fits first-time buyers, FHA borrowers, and renovation-focused investors targeting the Whitney historic core. 1950s-1990s housing stock varies significantly in condition — pair home inspection with renovation cost estimate before writing. Whitney historic homes often need updated electrical service. First-time buyers in ZIP 89122 can stack Nevada Home Is Possible (HIP — up to 5% non-repayable grant) with Clark County HOME funds (typically $5,000-$15,000 deferred-payment second mortgage) and WISH 3:1 matching savings — combined stacked assistance can reach 7-10% of purchase price, often resulting in near-zero out-of-pocket cost at closing. Minimum 640 FICO required for most programs; complete the HUD-approved homebuyer education course before lender submission. For the full DPA program breakdown see the Nevada down payment assistance guide. Start first-time buyer representation at the first-time buyer hub.