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 Low-density area
- $48,645
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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 covers 773.8 square miles in West Wendover, Elko County, Nevada (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,488 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 89883 reports a modest median household income of $48,645 (41% below the average Nevada ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,881. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,900 (67% below the average Nevada ZIP), and median rent is $611; owner occupancy is 57.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nevada and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 89883.
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 89883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Wendover, NV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 89883.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 89883, West Wendover, NV · 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
4,488
Population
773.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 89883?
40.9
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
34.2%
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?
$48,645
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$35,881
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 89883 ranks among Nevada ZIPs
West Wendover, NV household income vs. every Nevada ZIP code
Median household income among 148 reporting Nevada ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,645 11th percentile higher than 11% of 148 Nevada 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
2,464housing units
2,464
Total Housing Units
2,239
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,900
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 89883, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,488 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 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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