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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
$90,922
Median income
$231,200
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 82701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4959.1 square miles in Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming. The area is home to 5,455 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 82701 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82701 sits at $90,922 (8% above the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $45,629. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $231,200 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $758 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82701 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 82701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82701.

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 82701, Newcastle, 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

5,455

Population

4959.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82701?

42.3

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$90,922

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$45,629

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,922 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,612

Total Housing Units

2,119

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$231,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Newcastle, 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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