| City: | West Wendover, Nevada |
| City Alias: | W Wendover, Wendover |
| County: | Elko County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:31:51 AM |
| Population: | 4,683 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 775 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8790, -114.1545 |
| Land Area: | 290.293 sq mi |
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West Wendover sits on the Nevada-Utah state line in northeastern Nevada, 167 square miles of high desert terrain in Elko County. With 4,683 residents and 2,442 jobs, this border town's employment concentration is remarkable. Workers outnumber the local labor force because people commute from Utah to work in West Wendover's casino and gaming industry.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 1,423 PO Boxes for 1,556 households, a 91.5% adoption rate that shows near-universal reliance on box service. Even though the ZIP has both city carrier routes (2 routes serving 186 records) and a rural route (345 records), the area is classified as requiring PO Box delivery. Mail arrives through mixed urban and rural delivery patterns, but boxes remain the primary access point.
The town functions as a gateway between Nevada and Utah. Three acceptable mailing names (West Wendover, Wendover, and W Wendover) reflect common usage. Wendover Boulevard and streets named for local geography like Butte, Alpine, and Mesa tell the story of high desert terrain. The street network includes 86 distinct streets, with Alpine Street alone accounting for 190 delivery records.
Of the workforce, 2,266 people work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's an unusually high concentration for a town this size. Another 424 work in public administration. Just 10% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Median household income stands at $47,394, with median home values at $126,500. About 52% of households own their homes, while 48% rent.
The population is diverse: 40% identify as White alone, 38% as Some Other Race, and 18% as Two or More Races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up just 5% of the population. Median age is 29.9 years, younger than most Nevada communities. With 3.0 people per household, families here are slightly larger than the state average.
Street names feature high desert geography (Butte, Alpine, Mesa) alongside numbered streets and nature references.
ZIP Code 89883 has 4,683 residents and 1,556 households (average 3.01 persons per household). The median age is 29.9 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.7%) and White (40.3%, much lower than the state average of 51.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (14.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,683Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,604Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,645Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,556Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $141,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,484 | 4,494 | 4,442 | 4,448 | 4,422 | 4,390 | 4,371 | 4,320 | 4,381 | 4,373 | 4,635 | 4,644 | 4,649 | 4,604 |
| Decennial Census | 4,488 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,683 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.9
Male Median Age: 30.2
Female Median Age: 29.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 198 | 218 | 251 | 218 | 154 | 139 | 149 | 147 | 127 | 167 | 134 | 149 | 113 | 87 | 67 | 30 | 10 | 14 |
| Female | 211 | 206 | 241 | 184 | 161 | 168 | 153 | 151 | 158 | 135 | 137 | 131 | 92 | 73 | 69 | 21 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 409 | 424 | 492 | 402 | 315 | 307 | 302 | 298 | 285 | 302 | 271 | 280 | 205 | 160 | 136 | 51 | 21 | 23 |
| White: | 1,887 | 27.24% |
| Black: | 16 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,076 | 44.40% |
| Asian: | 73 | 1.05% |
| American Indian: | 109 | 1.57% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 1,762 | 25.43% |
| Total: | 6,928 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,372 | 50.65% | 30.2 years |
| Females: | 2,311 | 49.35% | 29.5 years |
| Total: | 4,683 | 100% | 29.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,892 | 62.81% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 138 | 3.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 613 | 13.31% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 961 | 34.19% |
| Total Population: | 4,604 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,030 | 65.81% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,574 | 34.19% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,645, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,603 (21.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,670. Family households earn a median of $104,222 versus $28,602 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,620). By gender, male median income is $45,484 and female is $36,601, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,883 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 82.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,042 | $39,058 | $37,740 | $41,890 | $43,077 | $45,714 | $48,615 | $56,029 | $64,315 | $56,667 | $54,150 | $80,339 | $47,394 | $48,645 |
| Median Family Income | $54,356 | $44,925 | $41,208 | $42,866 | $43,750 | $45,849 | $49,185 | $63,100 | $68,849 | $79,295 | $86,307 | $81,601 | $78,733 | $104,222 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,600 | $22,297 | $22,048 | $39,375 | $41,800 | $45,324 | $46,278 | $45,597 | $0 | $24,529 | $23,698 | $25,965 | $26,182 | $28,602 |
| Median Male Income | $37,798 | $35,915 | $37,301 | $42,125 | $32,629 | $35,881 | $36,516 | $48,611 | $52,292 | $60,169 | $61,950 | $69,915 | $50,915 | $45,484 |
| Median Female Income | $21,762 | $22,310 | $23,836 | $25,262 | $27,833 | $31,382 | $37,045 | $33,710 | $38,225 | $0 | $0 | $35,054 | $33,321 | $36,601 |
| Employed: | 3,187 | 81.61% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 0.85% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 685 | 17.54% |
| Total: | 3,905 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 864 | 27.11% |
| Service: | 1,362 | 42.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 350 | 10.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 341 | 10.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 270 | 8.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3,187 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $141,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $42,200 (42.33%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,900. The median gross rent is $611, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $15 (2.52%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.53% (17.86% with a mortgage, 82.14% free-and-clear) and renters 42.47% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.13%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,700 | $111,100 | $112,800 | $110,700 | $120,300 | $128,400 | $155,200 | $135,500 | $157,800 | $176,900 | $176,200 | $168,900 | $126,500 | $141,900 |
| Less than $500: | 179 | 18.82% |
| $500 to $999: | 264 | 27.76% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 187 | 19.66% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 321 | 33.75% |
| Total: | 951 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $596 | $594 | $621 | $671 | $676 | $702 | $738 | $734 | $733 | $654 | $725 | $770 | $845 | $611 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 230 | 10.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,058 | 47.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 951 | 42.47% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,239 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,239 | 90.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 225 | 9.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,464 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 702 | 28.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 545 | 22.12% |
| Other Units: | 1,217 | 49.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,464 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 8.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.82%). College enrollment is 12.26%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 527 | 15.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 225 | 6.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,379 | 39.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 445 | 12.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 205 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 568 | 16.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 135 | 3.87% |
| Total: | 3,484 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,732 | 78.42% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 703 | 20.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,412 | 68.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,380 | 27.68% |
| No Insurance: | 194 | 3.89% |
| Total: | 4,986 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,792 | 96.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.5% | 20.2% | 23.1% | 26.1% | 28.5% | 22.8% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 14.0% | 17.0% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 64 | 6.59% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 542 | 55.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 246 | 25.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 119 | 12.26% |
| Total: | 971 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 64 | 6.59% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 852 | 87.74% |
ZIP Code 89883 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 46 business establishments, employing about 2,686 people with an annual payroll of $108,428,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,539Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 46Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $28,730,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $108,428,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,686Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 89883 is located in Elko County, Nevada, within the Elko, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21220) and Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 50,805 people, about 9.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 89883. It covers 290.293 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.06 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Elko, NVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 50,805Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 290.293 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.06 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55829.71 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3283730Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Wendover city; NevadaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 89883 is in the Elko County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.