| ZIP Code | 82441 |
|---|---|
| City | Shell |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Big Horn County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 4,741 ft |
| Latitude | 44.551786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.61138 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.2 yrs ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.51 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 82.9% ▲ 114% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| Associates | 30 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (17.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (65.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,191 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,400 ▲ 37% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 188 |
| Vacant Units | 72 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 188 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 72 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.51 |
ZIP code 82441 is located in Shell, Wyoming, within Big Horn County. With a population of 188, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.2 years. Economically, 82441 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,191 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82441 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,400 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 82441 is primarily White (98.94%). Residents are highly educated — 82.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%.
The unemployment rate in 82441 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 58% — 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 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 82441 in Shell, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 188 residents, a median household income of $59,191, and a median home value of $381,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.