82329 ZIP Code — Medicine Bow, WY

Carbon County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82329 is located in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 314.95 square miles and serves a population of 392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82329

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,500. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 82329 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

392

population

314.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82329

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City	Status
Medicine Bow	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	392
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	314.95 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.0626
Longitude	-106.1307
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	40.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	33.4%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	21.5%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

392

Population

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$30,500

Median household income

$24,405

Per capita income

$76,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

213

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	9.4%
18 and over	355	90.6%
65 and over	123	31.4%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	344	82.7%
Hispanic or Latino	24	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	4.3%
Two or more races	18	4.3%
Other race	12	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	40.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	33.4%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	21.5%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 18.0%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	18.0%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
Median income	$30,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.2%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	37.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	15.7%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.5%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	9.0%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	54	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	36	20.2%
Households with children under 18	31	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	50.6%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	32.0%
Married	58.2%	45.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	12.5%	11.8%
Divorced	14.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	6.3%
Kindergarten	2	12.5%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	13	81.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.3%

Retail trade 16.3%

Construction 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	39.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	22.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.6

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 21.4%

Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.1%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	62.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	19.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	370	94.4%
Spanish	3	0.8%
Other Indo-European	3	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	380	96.9%
Born in same state	379	96.7%
Born in different state	114	29.1%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	12	3.1%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	22.2%
Italian	66	16.8%
Polish	30	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2%
English	7	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	74.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82329

What city is ZIP code 82329 in?

ZIP code 82329 is primarily assigned to Medicine Bow, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82329 in?

ZIP code 82329 falls within Carbon County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82329 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 82329 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82329?

26% of residents in ZIP code 82329 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82329 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 82329 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82329 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 82329 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 82329 in?

ZIP code 82329 observes the MST timezone.