ZIP Code 82842 -- Story, WY

Sheridan | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 27.39% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 81.66% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
567
Unknown
Median Income
$105,859
Home Value
$358,000
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
45.00
Diversity Index
0.00
Very Low
Cost of Living
116.7
above average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 82842

ZIP code 82842 in Story, Wyoming is a unknown area with a population of 567. The median household income is $105,859, which is This is 41% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $358,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 116.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.00 years. Approximately 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Sheridan, WY.

Population & Age

Total Population
567
Median Age
45.00
Male Population
372
65.6%
Female Population
195
34.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
0.00 Very Low
White
100.0%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$105,859
Mean Household Income
$103,101
Per Capita Income
$43,921
Below Poverty Line
0.0%

This is 41% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$358,000
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
445
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
216
48.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1987
Owner Occupied
81.7%
Renter Occupied
18.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.7% Renter 18.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 25.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
185
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
114.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
53.5%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
27.4%

Cost of Living Index

116.7
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 82842 is 16.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Sheridan

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
82801 Sheridan 26,310 $73,213
82839 Acme 1,661 $57,708
82832 Banner 1,386 $94,375
82836 Dayton 1,077 $79,375
82838 Parkman 377 $65,815
82835 Clearmont 362 $103,750

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 82842

ZIP code 82842 (Story, WY) has a total population of 567 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 82842 is $105,859 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 41% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 82842 is primarily located in Story, Wyoming (WY). It falls within Sheridan County.

The median home value in ZIP code 82842 is $358,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 82842 is 45.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 82842 has a cost of living index of 116.71 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 82842, 33.16% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 25.45% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 82842 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 27.39% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.