| ZIP Code | 82443 |
|---|---|
| City | Thermopolis |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Hot Springs County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 5,089 ft |
| Latitude | 43.717103 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.475221 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 818 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 490 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 557 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 449 (14.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 837 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,869 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $972/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,436 |
| Vacant Units | 408 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,436 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 408 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 82443 is located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, within Hot Springs County. With a population of 4,534, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45 years. Economically, 82443 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,869 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82443 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $972 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 82443 is primarily White (89.04%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82443 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 82443 in Thermopolis, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,534 residents, a median household income of $67,869, and a median home value of $217,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.