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Moorcroft, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82721

Crook County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,078
2/sq mi
$72,865
Median income
$276,500
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moorcroft pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2052.0 square miles in Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming. The area is home to 3,078 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 82721 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82721 sits at $72,865 (14% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $31,682. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $276,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82721 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 82721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82721.

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 82721, Moorcroft, 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

3,078

Population

2052.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82721?

39.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$72,865

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$31,682

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82721 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,865 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,365

Total Housing Units

1,069

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$276,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1999

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

-4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82721 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 217
2021 +9.1% 236
2022 +28.2% 303
2023 +7.9% 327
2024 -4.7% 311

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 82721, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,599,000.

90

Businesses

580

Employees

$34.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 26.7%
Retail trade 9 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.6%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%

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 82721 in? ▼
ZIP code 82721 (Moorcroft) is located in Crook County, Wyoming. Crook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crook-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82721? ▼
ZIP code 82721 in Moorcroft, WY has a population of 3,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82721 is $72,865, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82721 is $276,500, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82721 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82721? ▼
ZIP code 82721 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82721 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82721 decreased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 82721? ▼
In ZIP code 82721, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 82721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82721 is 30.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82721? ▼
In ZIP code 82721, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82721 is 3.0% 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 Moorcroft, 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.
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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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