City

Opal, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Wyoming

👥125Population
💰$118,750Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$239,300Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓11.0%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.4%
Asian0.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
55%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
College Grads11.0% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate50 (42.4%)
Some College17 (14.4%)
Associates38 (32.2%)
Bachelors5 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree8 (6.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 32.2%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College14.4%
Associates32.2%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,750 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$239,300 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units114
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
73%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Opal, WY

Opal is a city in Wyoming, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 125 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Opal is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,750 is significantly above the national average. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Opal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Opal is less-educated. 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.4%).

Opal, WY offers residents above-average earning potential within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Opal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83124 125 $118,750 $239,300 1.1% 11.0% 88.7%