Kinnear, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82516

Fremont County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

496
1/sq mi
$40,208
Median income
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kinnear pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 620.0 square miles in Kinnear, Fremont County, Wyoming. The area is home to 496 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82516 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82516 sits at $40,208 (52% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $27,749. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 20.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 82516 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82516, Kinnear, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

496

Population

620.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82516?

65.5

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 41.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$40,208

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$27,749

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82516 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,208 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

163

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 82516, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,000.

7

Businesses

8

Employees

$435K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82516 in?
ZIP code 82516 (Kinnear) is located in Fremont County, Wyoming. Fremont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fremont-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82516?
ZIP code 82516 in Kinnear, WY has a population of 496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82516?
The median household income in ZIP 82516 is $40,208, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82516?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82516 is White at 54.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82516?
ZIP code 82516 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82516?
In ZIP code 82516, 34.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82516?
In ZIP code 82516, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82516?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82516 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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