PlainZIP

Shell, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82441

Big Horn County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

250
1/sq mi
$60,069
Median income
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shell pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82441 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82441 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shell, Big Horn County, Wyoming, home to just 250 residents across 312.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 82441 reports a modest median household income of $60,069 (29% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $43,180. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.6%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Big Horn County, letting you compare 82441 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 82441, Shell, 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

250

Population

312.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82441?

59.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$60,069

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$43,180

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82441 ranks nationally

Shell, WY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,069 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

203

Total Housing Units

146

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 82441, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,507,000.

12

Businesses

80

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 25.0%

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 82441 vs 82426 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
82426 Greybull, WY 2,644 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Big Horn County

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Pop: 3,552
82426 standard
Greybull, WY
Pop: 2,644
82410 standard
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Pop: 1,760
82420 standard
Cowley, WY
Pop: 783
82411 standard
Burlington, WY
Pop: 664
82412 standard
Byron, WY
Pop: 626

Related Areas

Big Horn County Shell, WY Wyoming

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82441 in? ▼
ZIP code 82441 (Shell) is located in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Big Horn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/big-horn-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82441? ▼
ZIP code 82441 in Shell, WY has a population of 250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82441? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82441 is $60,069, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82441? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82441 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82441? ▼
ZIP code 82441 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82441? ▼
In ZIP code 82441, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 82441? ▼
In ZIP code 82441, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82441? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82441 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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