Gerlach, Nevada

Gerlach, Nevada is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 130 at the 2020 census. It is part of the RenoSparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to 2010, Gerlach was part of the Gerlach–Empire census-designated place. The town of Empire is now a separate CDP. The next nearest town, Nixon, is 60 miles (100 km) to the south on a reservation owned by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. The Fly Geyser is located near Gerlach.

Gerlach, Nevada
Location of Gerlach, Nevada
Gerlach
Gerlach
Coordinates: 40°39′6″N 119°21′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
Area
  Total3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2)
  Land3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,944 ft (1,202 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total130
  Density41.60/sq mi (16.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP code
89412
Area code775
FIPS code32-27300
GNIS feature ID845471
Website
Nevada Historical Marker
Reference no.152
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