City

Shell, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Horn County  ·  Wyoming

👥188Population
💰$59,191Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$381,400Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓82.9%College Grads▲ 114% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.0% Female 59.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

18–24
7%
45–64
70%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.51
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads82.9% ▲ 114% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
Associates30 (17.1%)
Bachelors31 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree114 (65.1%)

Education

Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 65.1%Edu
Associates17.1%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate65.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,191 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$381,400 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units188
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
65%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
41%
Work From Home
59%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
72%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Shell, WY

Shell is a city in Wyoming, located in Big Horn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 188 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Shell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,191 is below the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,400, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shell is highly educated. 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (98.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82441 188 $59,191 $381,400 1.6% 82.9% 60.3%