Powell, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82435
Park County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,738
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,534
- Median income Near-median income area
- $362,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Powell pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82435 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82435 (Powell, WY) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.7 in 2023 to 342.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82435 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powell, Park County, Wyoming, home to 11,738 residents across 2173.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82435 reports a modest median household income of $67,534 (20% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,109. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $362,700 (2% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $778; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Park County, so 82435 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 82435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powell, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82435.
- Construction
Construction
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82435, Powell, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,738
Population
2173.7
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82435?
40.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,534
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$39,109
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82435 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Powell, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,534 34th percentile higher than 34% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,334housing units
5,334
Total Housing Units
5,068
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82435 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 217 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 254 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 296 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 323 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 343 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 420 business establishments in ZIP 82435, employing approximately 2,940 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,109,000.
420
Businesses
2,940
Employees
$138.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 79 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.6% |
| Information | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82435 vs 82440 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82440 | Ralston, WY | 145 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82435, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,738 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 82435 in?
ZIP code 82435 (Powell) is located in Park County, Wyoming. Park County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/park-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82435?
ZIP code 82435 in Powell, WY has a population of 11,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82435?
The median household income in ZIP 82435 is $67,534, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82435?
The median home value in ZIP 82435 is $362,700, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82435 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82435?
ZIP code 82435 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 2,940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82435 are: Construction (79), Health care and social assistance (51), Retail trade (46). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82435?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82435 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82435?
In ZIP code 82435, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 82435?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82435 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82435?
In ZIP code 82435, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82435 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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