82516 ZIP Code — Kinnear, WY

Fremont County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82516 is located in Kinnear, Wyoming, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 274.83 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,038. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 82516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

283

population

274.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kinnear	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82501 Riverton (3.4 mi) 82514 Fort Washakie (10.8 mi) 82523 Pavillion (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	274.83 sq mi
Water area	3.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.1858
Longitude	-108.8952
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	45.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	16.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$54,038

Median household income

$32,848

Per capita income

$246,200

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	16.3%
18 and over	237	83.7%
65 and over	99	35.0%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 33.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	178	62.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	33.2%
Two or more races	11	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	45.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	16.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 15.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	15.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	1.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$54,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$1M+ 17.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,200
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	19.2%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%
Wood	45.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	39.2%
Female householder, no spouse	27	22.5%
Households with children under 18	22	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	41.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.2%	33.0%
Married	32.0%	42.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	9.4%
Divorced	7.8%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 42.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.5%
Kindergarten	3	5.5%
Elementary school	8	14.5%
High school	22	40.0%
College / grad school	19	34.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.4%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Public administration 14.8%

Other services 11.1%

Construction 5.9%

Information 5.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Retail trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	5.2%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	0.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	19.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	68.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	97.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	277	97.9%
Born in same state	277	97.9%
Born in different state	173	61.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	13.4%
Italian	32	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	9.2%
Polish	5	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	86.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82516

What city is ZIP code 82516 in?

ZIP code 82516 is primarily assigned to Kinnear, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82516 in?

ZIP code 82516 falls within Fremont County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82516 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 82516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 82516 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 82516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82516?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82516?

19% of residents in ZIP code 82516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 82516 in?

ZIP code 82516 observes the MST timezone.