County

Johnson County, WY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Wyoming

👥8,490Population
💰$67,021Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$298,669Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,412 (23.6%)
Some College913 (15.3%)
Associates1,161 (19.4%)
Bachelors523 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,888 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,021 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$298,668 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units4,598
Vacant Units716

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Johnson County, WY

Johnson County is located in Wyoming and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,490 residents. With a median age of 47, it is a mature county.

Johnson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,021 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Johnson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $298,668 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,082. Homeownership rates are high at 79.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Johnson County are primarily White (90.02%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Johnson County, WY is a solidly middle-class area in Wyoming. The 4 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 Johnson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
82834 Buffalo 7,699 $63,128 $297,000 $1,080 2.5% 40.2%
82639 Kaycee 649 $73,173 $251,900 $1,114 0.0% 55.0%
82640 Linch 142 $250,001 $602,900 0.0% 2.1%