City

Wheatland, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Platte County  ·  Wyoming

👥6,615Population
💰$65,900Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$250,200Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic9.8%
Black0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,712 (35.7%)
Some College725 (15.1%)
Associates898 (18.7%)
Bachelors467 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree936 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,900 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$250,200 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units3,539
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Wheatland, WY

Wheatland is a city in Wyoming, located in Platte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,615 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Wheatland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,900 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wheatland is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheatland is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheatland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82201 6,615 $65,900 $250,200 $728 3.9% 29.3% 70.0%