City

Cowley, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Wyoming

👥938Population
💰$73,864Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$229,400Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 4.7%Asian: 2.1%Other: 6%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black4.7%
Asian2.1%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.40
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
HS Graduate114 (20.5%)
Some College92 (16.6%)
Associates183 (33%)
Bachelors30 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree136 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 33%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad20.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates33.0%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,864 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,400 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units303
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Cowley, WY

Cowley is a city in Wyoming, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 938 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Cowley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,864 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cowley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cowley is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cowley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82420 938 $73,864 $229,400 9.3% 29.9% 84.1%