| ZIP Code | 82324 |
|---|---|
| City | Elk Mountain |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 7,458 ft |
| Latitude | 41.66053 |
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| Longitude | -106.430211 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56007 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 46.3% ▲ 363% above avg |
| College Grads | 63.6% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 24 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 2 (2.3%) |
| Associates | 6 (6.8%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (20.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38 (43.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,179 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $218,200 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 154 |
| Vacant Units | 96 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 154 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 96 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 82324 is located in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, within Carbon County. With a population of 160, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 82324 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,179 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82324 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 82324 is primarily White (98.13%). Residents are highly educated — 63.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 46.3%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 82324 in Elk Mountain, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 160 residents, a median household income of $65,179, and a median home value of $218,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.