Explore Whitney, Nevada, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Whitney |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Clark County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.100819 |
| Longitude | -115.037904 |
| Population | 49,061 |
| Density | 2781.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 89014, 89122 |
| Area Code | 702, 725 |
| County Seat | Las Vegas |
| School District | Clark County School District |
Whitney possesses a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the desert, where the earth holds the heat of the sun long after the light has faded from the sky. It lies 3.9 miles east-southeast of Paradise, NV (from Paradise, NV: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-southeast of Las Vegas. The path of Duck Creek carves a subtle, winding passage through the terrain, serving as a vital artery for the arid basin. To the east, the rugged contours of Rainbow Gardens rise against the horizon, their shifting hues mimicking the palette of a cooling furnace. Residents often look toward the gentle expanse of Paradise Valley, which offers a sense of openness that contrasts with the tighter, more urbanized pockets of the region. Even in the height of summer, the air retains a dry, brittle clarity that makes the distant ridges appear almost close enough to touch.
Whitney grew from the necessity of expansion in a region where water and resources dictate the boundaries of growth. The local economy relies on a blend of service industries and commercial logistics that keep the machinery of the valley functioning with steady efficiency. Early settlement patterns were shaped by the practical demands of desert living, favoring utility over ornament in the layout of the streets and the design of the structures. Today, the economy reflects a modern integration with the broader regional market, focusing on trade and local commerce rather than the heavy extraction industries of the past. The rhythm of daily work follows the sun, with the most intense activity occurring during the cooler hours of the morning.
Whitney maintains a distinct social character that favors understated neighborliness over the grand spectacles associated with the wider region. Residents often gather at Neighborhood Park, a space that offers a necessary patch of green amidst the prevailing shades of beige and gray. While the allure of Lake Las Vegas draws people for recreation just a short distance away, the spirit of the place remains rooted in the everyday interactions of its inhabitants. No singular monument defines the identity of the locality, as the true nature of the place is found in the quiet persistence of its suburban corridors and the resilience of those who dwell there. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, unburdened by the clamor of more famous destinations, allowing for a perspective that is entirely its own.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whitney, Nevada. Coordinates: 36.100819, -115.037904. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Whitney includes the ZIP code (89014, 89122), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Clark County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (Clark County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |