Paradise

Nearby Communities

• Las Vegas
• Winchester
• Spring Valley
• Enterprise
• Henderson

Paradise is a major unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada. It forms part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area and is most famously home to the majority of the Las Vegas Strip—even though it's technically outside the City of Las Vegas.

As of the 2020 Census, Paradise had a population of about 191,000, making it one of the most populous unincorporated areas in the country. Paradise is governed directly by Clark County and includes McCarran International Airport (now officially Harry Reid International), UNLV, and a large portion of the city’s entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries.

Quick Facts

• **Established:** 1950 (as an unincorporated town)
• **County:** Clark County
• **Population:** ~191,000
• **ZIP Codes:** 89109, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89169
• **Landmarks:** Las Vegas Strip, UNLV, Harry Reid International Airport
• **Government:** Managed by Clark County Commission

Major Destinations

• Las Vegas Strip – Including the Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, and more
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
• Harry Reid International Airport
• Thomas & Mack Center – Home of UNLV basketball and events
• Allegiant Stadium (partly within nearby Enterprise)

Local Economy

Paradise drives much of the Las Vegas economy through:

• **Tourism and Gaming**
• **Higher Education**
• **Air travel and logistics**
• **Retail, conventions, and entertainment**

Education

Paradise falls under the Clark County School District and includes:

• UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
• Several public elementary, middle, and high schools
• Technical and private school campuses

Governance and Services

Paradise is not an incorporated city and is governed directly by the Clark County Commission. Services such as police, fire, and zoning are managed at the county level. Paradise does have a town advisory board for local input.