| ZIP Code | 82217 |
|---|---|
| City | Hawk Springs |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Goshen County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 4,626 ft |
| Latitude | 41.759812 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.139524 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.83 |
| Below Poverty | 88.1% ▲ 781% above avg |
| College Grads | 78.3% ▲ 102% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 5 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (78.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $2,499 ▼ 97% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 23 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.83 |
ZIP code 82217 is located in Hawk Springs, Wyoming, within Goshen County. With a population of 42, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.7 years. Economically, 82217 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $2,499 is well below the national average.
The population of 82217 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 78.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 88.1%.
A notably high share of workers — 50% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 82217 in Hawk Springs, WY is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.