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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
$62,767
Median income
$230,000
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 82443 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3131.3 square miles in Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming. The area is home to 4,697 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 82443 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82443 sits at $62,767 (26% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $33,464. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $230,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82443 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82443 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 82443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82443.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 82443, Thermopolis, 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

4,697

Population

3131.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82443?

42.7

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$33,464

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

13.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82443 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,767 34th percentile higher than 34% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,411

Total Housing Units

2,090

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$230,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Thermopolis, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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