City

Medicine Bow, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Wyoming

👥336Population
💰$32,404Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂62.0Median Age
🏠$75,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.6% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 8%Other: 1.8%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic8.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
8%
45–64
32%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
HS Graduate109 (47.6%)
Some College41 (17.9%)
Associates27 (11.8%)
Bachelors18 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree34 (14.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
HS Grad47.6%
Some College17.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,404 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$75,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Medicine Bow, WY

Medicine Bow is a city in Wyoming, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 336 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62 years.

Economically, Medicine Bow is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,404 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Medicine Bow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medicine Bow is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medicine Bow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82329 336 $32,404 $75,300 $850 9.9% 22.7% 85.3%