Elk Mountain, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82324

Carbon County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

268
0/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$228,000
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elk Mountain pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 670.0 square miles in Elk Mountain, Carbon County, Wyoming. The area is home to 268 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82324 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82324 sits at $58,500 (31% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $33,982. The poverty rate stands at 37.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $228,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 82324 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82324, Elk Mountain, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

268

Population

670.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82324?

45.3

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,982

Per Capita Income

37.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82324 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

163

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$228,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 82324, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,279,000.

8

Businesses

36

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82324 in?
ZIP code 82324 (Elk Mountain) is located in Carbon County, Wyoming. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82324?
ZIP code 82324 in Elk Mountain, WY has a population of 268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82324?
The median household income in ZIP 82324 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82324?
The median home value in ZIP 82324 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82324 is White at 98.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82324?
ZIP code 82324 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82324?
In ZIP code 82324, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82324?
In ZIP code 82324, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82324 is 37.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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