City

West Wendover, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Elko County  ·  Nevada

👥4,649Population
💰$47,394Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$126,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.1%Hispanic: 61.8%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White34.1%
Hispanic61.8%
Asian1.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma144 (5.9%)
HS Graduate923 (38.1%)
Some College427 (17.6%)
Associates440 (18.1%)
Bachelors199 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree292 (12%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College17.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.8%Renter: 50.2%Tenure
Owner49.8%
Renter50.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,394 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$126,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units2,156
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
50%
About West Wendover, NV

West Wendover is a city in Nevada, located in Elko County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,649 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, West Wendover is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,394 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Wendover is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month.

The population of West Wendover is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.76%).

West Wendover, NV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in West Wendover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89883 4,649 $47,394 $126,500 $845 2.6% 20.3% 49.8%