PlainZIP

West Wendover, NV · standard

ZIP Code 89883

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

4,488
6/sq mi
$48,645
Median income
$141,900
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Wendover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 89883 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 89883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 773.8 square miles in West Wendover, Elko County, Nevada. The area is home to 4,488 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 89883 against Nevada and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 89883 sits at $48,645 (41% below the Nevada average), while per-capita income is $35,881. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $141,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $611 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 89883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 89883 sits relative to Nevada 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 89883

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89883.

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 89883, West Wendover, NV · 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

4,488

Population

773.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 89883?

40.9

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

34.2%

Foreign-Born

White 29.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%

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?

$48,645

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$35,881

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 89883 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,645 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,464

Total Housing Units

2,239

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$141,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$611

Median Rent

1989

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

+20.7%

YoY Change (2022)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 89883 have increased 20.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -1.9% 134
2019 +15.7% 155
2020 -4.1% 148
2021 +15.1% 171
2022 +20.7% 206

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 89883, employing approximately 2,686 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,428,000.

46

Businesses

2,686

Employees

$108.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 28.3%
Retail trade 9 19.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.5%

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

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Related Areas

Elko County West Wendover, NV Nevada

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 89883 in? ▼
ZIP code 89883 (West Wendover) is located in Elko County, Nevada. Elko County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elko-nv.
What is the population of ZIP code 89883? ▼
ZIP code 89883 in West Wendover, NV has a population of 4,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 89883? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 89883 is $48,645, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 89883? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 89883 is $141,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 89883? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 89883 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 89883? ▼
ZIP code 89883 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 2,686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 89883? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 89883 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (9), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 89883? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 89883 increased by 20.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 89883? ▼
In ZIP code 89883, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 89883? ▼
In ZIP code 89883, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89883? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 89883 is 7.7% 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 West Wendover, NV

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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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