Kemmerer, WY · standard
ZIP Code 83101
Lincoln County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,104
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,947
- Median income Near-median income area
- $191,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kemmerer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 83101 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 83101 (Kemmerer, WY) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.0 in 2023 to 287.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 83101 covers 1940.0 square miles in Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,104 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 83101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,947 (9% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,749. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $191,200 (48% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 83101 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 83101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kemmerer, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 83101, Kemmerer, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,104
Population
1940.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 83101?
38.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$76,947
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$41,749
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 83101 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Kemmerer, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,947 Top 46% higher than 54% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,862housing units
1,862
Total Housing Units
1,564
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 83101 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 193 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 205 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 252 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 259 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 83101, employing approximately 1,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,110,000.
82
Businesses
1,192
Employees
$104.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 83101 vs 83121 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83121 | Frontier, WY | 14 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 83101, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,104 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 83101 in?
ZIP code 83101 (Kemmerer) is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 83101?
ZIP code 83101 in Kemmerer, WY has a population of 3,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 83101?
The median household income in ZIP 83101 is $76,947, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 83101?
The median home value in ZIP 83101 is $191,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 83101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 83101 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 83101?
ZIP code 83101 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 83101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 83101 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (9), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 83101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 83101 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 83101?
In ZIP code 83101, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 83101?
In ZIP code 83101, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 83101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 83101 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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