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 Low-density area
- $72,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82721 (Moorcroft, WY) fell -4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.8 in 2023 to 311.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82721 covers 2052.0 square miles in Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,078 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,865 (14% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,682. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 0.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $276,500 (25% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 89.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82721.
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 82721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moorcroft, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82721.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 82721, Moorcroft, 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
3,078
Population
2052.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82721?
39.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.2%
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?
$72,865
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$31,682
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82721 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Moorcroft, 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)
$72,865 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,365housing units
1,365
Total Housing Units
1,069
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82721, 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 (3,078 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 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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