Mills, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82644
Natrona County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,480
- 679/sq mi High-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mills pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 679
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82644 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82644 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mills, Natrona County, Wyoming, home to just 1,480 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 679 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82644 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (36% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,851. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,900 (52% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,033; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82644.
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 82644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mills, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82644.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 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 82644, Mills, 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
1,480
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
679
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82644?
37.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$30,851
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82644 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Mills, 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)
$53,750 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
968housing units
968
Total Housing Units
908
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 82644, employing approximately 1,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,052,000.
112
Businesses
1,113
Employees
$65.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 12.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 10.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.6% |
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 82644, 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 (1,480 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 82644 in?
ZIP code 82644 (Mills) is located in Natrona County, Wyoming. Natrona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/natrona-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82644?
ZIP code 82644 in Mills, WY has a population of 1,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82644?
The median household income in ZIP 82644 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82644?
The median home value in ZIP 82644 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82644 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82644?
ZIP code 82644 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82644 are: Construction (18), Wholesale trade (14), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82644?
In ZIP code 82644, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 82644?
In ZIP code 82644, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82644 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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