Newcastle, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82701
Weston County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,455
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,922
- Median income Above-median income area
- $231,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newcastle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82701 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 82701 (Newcastle, WY) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.3 in 2023 to 286.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming, home to 5,455 residents across 4959.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,922 (8% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,629. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $231,200 (37% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $758; owner occupancy is 87.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, 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 82701.
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 82701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newcastle, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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 82701, Newcastle, 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
5,455
Population
4959.1
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82701?
42.3
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$90,922
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$45,629
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82701 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Newcastle, 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)
$90,922 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
2,612housing units
2,612
Total Housing Units
2,119
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$758
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82701 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 223 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 237 |
| 2022 | +2.0% | 242 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 257 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 287 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 82701, employing approximately 1,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,829,000.
159
Businesses
1,262
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 10.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 82701, 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 (5,455 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 82701 in?
ZIP code 82701 (Newcastle) is located in Weston County, Wyoming. Weston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weston-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82701?
ZIP code 82701 in Newcastle, WY has a population of 5,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82701?
The median household income in ZIP 82701 is $90,922, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82701?
The median home value in ZIP 82701 is $231,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82701 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82701?
ZIP code 82701 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 1,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82701 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (20), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82701 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 82701?
In ZIP code 82701, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 82701?
In ZIP code 82701, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82701 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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