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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
$76,947
Median income
$191,200
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kemmerer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
41th 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.

ZIP code 83101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1940.0 square miles in Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming. The area is home to 3,104 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 83101 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 83101 sits at $76,947 (9% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $41,749. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $191,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 83101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 83101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 83101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 83101.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 83101, Kemmerer, 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

3,104

Population

1940.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 83101?

38.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$41,749

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 83101 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,947 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,862

Total Housing Units

1,564

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$191,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

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83121 Frontier, WY 14 9.9 mi

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Related Areas

Lincoln County Kemmerer, WY Wyoming

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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Official Data Resources for Kemmerer, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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