The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 89883 sells for about $282,400, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 89883 — West Wendover
The housing market in 89883 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand from the local workforce. Market conditions are characterized by low turnover and a reliance on the regional gaming and mining economy. No significant shifts in development or pricing are expected in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers in the gaming and mining sectors who prioritize affordability and proximity to the Nevada-Utah border.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 89883, Elko County NV
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the West Wendover area are generally consistent with regional rural Nevada trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools serving this area are part of the Elko County School District, which provides standard public education services for the region's dispersed population.
The area faces risks typical of the high desert, including wildfire potential and occasional high-wind events; flood risk is generally low but localized in specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is tied heavily to the gaming, tourism, and mining industries in the surrounding Elko County region, with limited new residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Nevada) — Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption: Provides a partial exemption from property taxes based on the veteran's disability rating, which is applied to the assessed value of the property. State (Nevada) — Nevada Property Tax Assessment and Levy: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Taxable Value * 0.35) * Tax Rate = Total Property Tax. Taxable value is determined by county assessors, and the assessment ratio is fixed at 35% of taxable value.
Commuting is primarily vehicle-dependent, with most residents working within the immediate West Wendover area or commuting to nearby mining operations.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including desert hiking, off-roading, and proximity to regional gaming and entertainment venues in West Wendover.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from the local workforce, with few short-term rental pressures compared to major tourist hubs.
The economy is anchored by the gaming and hospitality industry in West Wendover, supported by regional mining operations in Elko County.
Transportation is dominated by I-80, which serves as the primary corridor for both local transit and regional freight.
Development is constrained by geography and limited demand, with no major large-scale residential projects currently in the pipeline.
The Elko County Assessor manages property valuations using a mass appraisal system consistent with Nevada state law.
Parcels are subject to Elko County School District taxes and various local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the remote nature of the geography.
Nevada continues to see net positive domestic migration, though growth in Elko County remains modest compared to the Las Vegas and Reno metros.
Nevada is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring specific notice periods and mediation processes for residential properties.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure form detailing the condition of the property and any known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway4.812 mi
- Peppermill Concert Hall4.77.9 mi
- Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway4.812 mi
- Historic Wendover Airfield Museum4.88.8 mi
- Wendover Will - Neon Cowboy4.57.5 mi
- Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway4.812 mi
- Historic Wendover Airfield Museum4.88.8 mi
- Wendover Will - Neon Cowboy4.57.5 mi
- Wendover Will - Neon Cowboy4.57.5 mi
- Toana Vista Golf Course4.57.6 mi
- Smith's4.37.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major regional entertainment and dining anchors.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.