City

Basin, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Wyoming

👥1,901Population
💰$69,167Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$185,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.4%)
HS Graduate398 (31.9%)
Some College154 (12.3%)
Associates171 (13.7%)
Bachelors219 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree288 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,167 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$185,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units863
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Basin, WY

Basin is a city in Wyoming, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,901 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Basin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,167 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Basin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Basin is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.69%).

Basin, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Basin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82410 1,901 $69,167 $185,100 $914 0.7% 40.7% 83.4%