82842 ZIP Code — Story, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82842 is located in Story, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 9.02 square miles and serves a population of 548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82842

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $125,212. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 82842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

548

population

9.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Story	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82844 Wolf (11.2 mi) 82832 Banner (15.8 mi) 82801 Sheridan (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	548
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	9.02 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.6101
Longitude	-107.0952
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

548

Population

People per sq mi

61.2

Median age

$125,212

Median household income

$60,133

Per capita income

$355,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	9.3%
18 and over	497	90.7%
65 and over	174	31.8%
Median age	61.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	548	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	5.0%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 41.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	25.2%
$100k–$150k	41.3%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
Median income	$125,212

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 40.9%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

$1M+ 28.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	46.1%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	43.7%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	19.9%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.6%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	145	50.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	34	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	33.6%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	0.0%
Married	46.2%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	6.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 44.3%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 43.3%

Construction 26.0%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	12.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	548	100.0%
Born in same state	548	100.0%
Born in different state	159	29.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82842

What city is ZIP code 82842 in?

ZIP code 82842 is primarily assigned to Story, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82842 in?

ZIP code 82842 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82842 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 82842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 82842?

The median household income in ZIP code 82842 is $125,212, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82842?

The median home value in ZIP code 82842 is $355,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 82842?

ZIP code 82842 has an estimated population of 548 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82842 in?

ZIP code 82842 observes the MST timezone.