Story, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82842
Sheridan County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 843
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,859
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Story pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82842 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82842 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Story, Sheridan County, Wyoming, home to just 843 residents across 38.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,859 (25% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,921. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $358,000 (3% below the average Wyoming ZIP); 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheridan County, so 82842 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 82842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Story, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82842.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 82842, Story, 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
843
Population
38.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82842?
45.0
Median Age
65.6%
Male
34.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$105,859
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$43,921
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82842 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Story, 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)
$105,859 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
445housing units
445
Total Housing Units
229
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,000
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 82842, employing approximately 101 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,750,000.
21
Businesses
101
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82842 vs 82832 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82832 | Banner, WY | 618 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82842, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 82842 in?
ZIP code 82842 (Story) is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Sheridan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sheridan-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82842?
ZIP code 82842 in Story, WY has a population of 843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82842?
The median household income in ZIP 82842 is $105,859, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82842?
The median home value in ZIP 82842 is $358,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82842?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82842 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82842?
ZIP code 82842 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82842?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82842 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82842?
In ZIP code 82842, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 82842?
In ZIP code 82842, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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