County

Hot Springs County, WY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Wyoming

👥4,602Population
💰$67,368Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$215,533Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate854 (26.6%)
Some College494 (15.4%)
Associates561 (17.5%)
Bachelors459 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree840 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,368 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$215,533 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units2,479
Vacant Units411

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Hot Springs County, WY

Hot Springs County is located in Wyoming and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,602 residents. With a median age of 45.21, it is a mature county.

Hot Springs County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,367 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Hot Springs County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $215,533 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $972. Homeownership rates are high at 72.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hot Springs County are primarily White (88.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hot Springs County, WY is a solidly middle-class area in Wyoming. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Hot Springs County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
82430 Kirby 68 $33,929 $84,400 — 41.4% 22.8%
82443 Thermopolis 4,534 $67,869 $217,500 $972 1.2% 40.8%

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