City

Elk Mountain, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Wyoming

👥160Population
💰$65,179Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$218,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓63.6%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty46.3% ▲ 363% above avg
College Grads63.6% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate24 (27.3%)
Some College2 (2.3%)
Associates6 (6.8%)
Bachelors18 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree38 (43.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 2.3%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 43.2%Edu
HS Grad27.3%
Some College2.3%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate43.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
63%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,179 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$218,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units154
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Elk Mountain, WY

Elk Mountain is a city in Wyoming, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 160 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Elk Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,179 is near the national average. Approximately 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Elk Mountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk Mountain is highly educated. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82324 160 $65,179 $218,200 0.0% 63.6% 69.0%