Thermopolis, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82443
Hot Springs County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,697
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,767
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thermopolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82443 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 82443 (Thermopolis, WY) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.4 in 2023 to 305.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82443 covers 3131.3 square miles in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,697 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82443 reports a modest median household income of $62,767 (26% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,464. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $230,000 (38% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $879; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82443.
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 82443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thermopolis, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82443.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 82443, Thermopolis, 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
4,697
Population
3131.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82443?
42.7
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$62,767
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,464
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
13.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82443 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Thermopolis, 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)
$62,767 25th percentile higher than 25% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wyoming ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,411housing units
2,411
Total Housing Units
2,090
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$879
Median Rent
1974
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
+19.2%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82443 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 203 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 240 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 256 |
| 2024 | +19.2% | 306 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 82443, employing approximately 1,372 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,498,000.
178
Businesses
1,372
Employees
$72.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 20 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82443, 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 (4,697 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 82443 in?
ZIP code 82443 (Thermopolis) is located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Hot Springs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hot-springs-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82443?
ZIP code 82443 in Thermopolis, WY has a population of 4,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82443?
The median household income in ZIP 82443 is $62,767, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82443?
The median home value in ZIP 82443 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82443 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82443?
ZIP code 82443 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 1,372 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82443 are: Accommodation and food services (23), Construction (20), Retail trade (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82443?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82443 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 82443?
In ZIP code 82443, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 82443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82443 is 13.6 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 82443?
In ZIP code 82443, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82443 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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