| ZIP Code | 82730 |
|---|---|
| City | Upton |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Weston County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 4,665 ft |
| Latitude | 44.044891 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.714289 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.1% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 444 (44.9%) |
| Some College | 121 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 156 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 180 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,365 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $200,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 762 |
| Vacant Units | 98 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 762 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 98 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 82730 is located in Upton, Wyoming, within Weston County. With a population of 1,346, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.8 years. Economically, 82730 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,365 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82730 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 82730 is primarily White (89.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82730 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 82730 in Upton, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,346 residents, a median household income of $68,365, and a median home value of $200,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.