City

Chugwater, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Platte County  ·  Wyoming

👥248Population
💰$65,964Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂69.2Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White93.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
1%
25–44
10%
45–64
19%
65+
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate105 (48.4%)
Some College18 (8.3%)
Associates32 (14.7%)
Bachelors20 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree42 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad48.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,964 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units209
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
50%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Chugwater, WY

Chugwater is a city in Wyoming, located in Platte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 248 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.2 years.

Economically, Chugwater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,964 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chugwater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chugwater is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chugwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82210 248 $65,964 $216,700 $682 1.2% 28.6% 90.5%