82242 ZIP Code — Van Tassell, WY

Niobrara County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82242 is located in Van Tassell, Wyoming, within Niobrara County. It covers approximately 96.74 square miles and serves a population of 157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

157

population

96.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82242

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City	Status
Van Tassell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	157
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	96.74 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.6379
Longitude	-104.0881
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	29.4%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	13.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

157

Population

People per sq mi

28.2

Median age

$146,875

Median household income

$55,148

Per capita income

$334,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	11.5%
18 and over	139	88.5%
65 and over	38	24.2%
Median age	28.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Other race 10.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	128	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	10.3%
Other race	18	10.3%
Two or more races	11	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	55.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	13.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 47.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	47.8%
Median income	$146,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 76.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	1.5%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	63.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	47.1%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	10.4%
3 or more	89.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	16.4%
Wood	47.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	17	25.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	6.0%
Households with children under 18	32	47.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	26.9%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	16.4%
Married	76.4%	68.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.0%
Divorced	8.3%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 43.8%

Information 26.4%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	39.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.4%
Government	1.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	5.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	139	88.5%
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)	146	93.0%
Born in same state	135	86.0%
Born in different state	65	41.4%
Foreign born	11	7.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	7.0%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82242

What city is ZIP code 82242 in?

ZIP code 82242 is primarily assigned to Van Tassell, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82242 in?

ZIP code 82242 falls within Goshen County, Wyoming.

Is ZIP code 82242 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 82242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82242 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 82242 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 82242?

The median household income in ZIP code 82242 is $146,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82242?

The median home value in ZIP code 82242 is $334,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 82242 in?

ZIP code 82242 observes the MST timezone.