| ZIP Code | 82431 |
|---|---|
| City | Lovell |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Big Horn County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 3,933 ft |
| Latitude | 44.871763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.157894 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 713 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 373 (17.9%) |
| Associates | 288 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 240 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 451 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,881 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $843/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,482 |
| Vacant Units | 314 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 314 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 82431 is located in Lovell, Wyoming, within Big Horn County. With a population of 3,227, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 82431 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,881 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82431 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $843 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 82431 is primarily White (89.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82431 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 82431 in Lovell, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,227 residents, a median household income of $64,881, and a median home value of $216,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.