Zip code 82516: Kinnear, Wyoming
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 82516
82516 is a rural zip code in Kinnear, Wyoming (Fremont County), covering 275 sq mi of land. About 299 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 65.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $40,208 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 82516 compares
Only about 299 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age65.599thU.S. 38.9 · WY 39.112th of 145 in WY
- Unemployment rate20.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%7th of 146 in WY
- Veterans22.4%99thU.S. 6.2% · WY 9%7th of 146 in WY
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%12th of 146 in WY
- Government workers36.8%99thU.S. 14.5% · WY 22%14th of 146 in WY
- Housing vacancy23.3%95thU.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%57th of 145 in WY
- 93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%39th of 145 in WY
- Tech workers6.9%90thU.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%7th of 146 in WY
- 90thU.S. 10% · WY 11.9%64th of 146 in WY
- Poverty rate21.1%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%19th of 145 in WY
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%38th of 145 in WY
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.45426th of 143 in WY
- Average commute28.5 min66thU.S. 26.4 min · WY 18.8 min31st of 120 in WY
- Diversity index53.358thU.S. 61.4 · WY 32.52nd of 146 in WY
- Work from home9.7%32ndU.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%74th of 146 in WY
- Per capita income$27,74913thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,668132nd of 145 in WY
- Median earnings per worker$34,3757thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,049123rd of 141 in WY
- Residents under 1813.4%5thU.S. 22% · WY 22.5%108th of 146 in WY
- Median household income$40,2083rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,176119th of 122 in WY
- Broadband access78.4%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%115th of 145 in WY
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%129th of 145 in WY
- Population2991stU.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,397110th of 146 in WY
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi128th of 146 in WY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%105th of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WY 43.1%105th of 119 in WY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%115th of 146 in WY
| Measure | 82516 | Fremont | WY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.5 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 12th of 145 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 20.2% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 7th of 146 | |
| Veterans | 22.4% | 8.3% | 9% | 6.2% | 7th of 146 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 51.8% | 20% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 12th of 146 | |
| Government workers | 36.8% | 29.7% | 22% | 14.5% | 14th of 146 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.3% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 57th of 145 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88% | 70.1% | 71.8% | 65.2% | 39th of 145 | |
| Tech workers | 6.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 7th of 146 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.9% | 14% | 11.9% | 10% | 64th of 146 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.5% | 19th of 145 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14% | 17.5% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 38th of 145 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.467 | 0.406 | 0.454 | 0.483 | 26th of 143 | |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 17.2 min | 18.8 min | 26.4 min | 31st of 120 | |
| Diversity index | 53.3 | 49 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 2nd of 146 | |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 74th of 146 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,749 | $32,793 | $42,668 | $44,673 | 132nd of 145 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,375 | $38,855 | $47,049 | $49,666 | 123rd of 141 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.4% | 24.5% | 22.5% | 22% | 108th of 146 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $40,208 | $64,904 | $76,176 | $80,734 | 119th of 122 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 78.4% | 88.8% | 89.4% | 91% | 115th of 145 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.7% | 26.5% | 30.6% | 35.7% | 129th of 145 | |
| Population | 299 | 39,533 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 | 110th of 146 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 128th of 146 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 14.1% | 105th of 146 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 37.7% | 43.1% | 51.1% | 105th of 119 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 115th of 146 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White54%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American41%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 125
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 44.8%
- Married couples
- 40%
- Living alone
- 51.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 22.4%
- Male / female
- 62% / 38%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Vacant
- 23.3%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 82516 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,688 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $21,406 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.6%
- Households with broadband
- 78.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 44%
- No internet access
- 11.2%
- Without health insurance
- 14%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kinnear
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Fremont County
- Center point
- 43.2130° N, 108.8277° W
- Land area
- 275 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Johnstown (unincorporated)11% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 82516
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82523 | Pavillion, WY | 14 mi | $57,188 |
| 82514 | Fort Washakie, WY | 14 mi | $31,667 |
| 82510 | Arapahoe, WY | 18 mi | $55,000 |
| 82512 | Crowheart, WY | 25 mi | — |
| 82515 | Hudson, WY | 26 mi | $53,000 |
| 82524 | Saint Stephens, WY · PO box | 26 mi | — |
| 82501 | Riverton, WY | 32 mi | $60,449 |
| 82443 | Thermopolis, WY | 39 mi | $62,767 |
| 82520 | Lander, WY | 39 mi | $76,959 |
| 82649 | Shoshoni, WY | 41 mi | $69,375 |
| 82923 | Boulder, WY | 51 mi | — |
| 82430 | Kirby, WY | 52 mi | $35,417 |
Questions about 82516
What city is zip code 82516?
82516 is assigned to Kinnear, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 82516 in?
82516 is in Fremont County, Wyoming.
What is the population of 82516?
About 299 people live in 82516, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 82516 in?
82516 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 82516?
The median household income in 82516 is $40,208.
What zip codes are near 82516?
The closest zip codes to 82516 are 82523, 82514, 82510, 82512, 82515.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82516, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.