City

Thermopolis, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hot Springs County  ·  Wyoming

👥4,534Population
💰$67,869Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$217,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate818 (25.9%)
Some College490 (15.5%)
Associates557 (17.7%)
Bachelors449 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree837 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,869 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$217,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units2,436
Vacant Units408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Thermopolis, WY

Thermopolis is a city in Wyoming, located in Hot Springs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,534 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Thermopolis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,869 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thermopolis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thermopolis is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thermopolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82443 4,534 $67,869 $217,500 $972 1.2% 40.8% 72.1%