| ZIP Code | 82701 |
|---|---|
| City | Newcastle |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Weston County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 4,261 ft |
| Latitude | 43.69408 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.458957 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.8% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,146 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 621 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 600 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 617 (17%) |
| Graduate Degree | 647 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,843 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,400 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $711/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,541 |
| Vacant Units | 517 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,541 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 517 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 82701 is located in Newcastle, Wyoming, within Weston County. With a population of 5,411, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 82701 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,843 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $711 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 82701 is primarily White (84.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82701 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 82701 in Newcastle, WY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,411 residents, a median household income of $88,843, and a median home value of $218,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.