82210 ZIP Code — Chugwater, WY

Platte County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82210 is located in Chugwater, Wyoming, within Platte County. It covers approximately 283.82 square miles and serves a population of 234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82210

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,235. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82210 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

234
population
283.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Chugwater Acceptable
Chugwater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
82201 Wheatland (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 234
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 56
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 283.82 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 41.7449
Longitude -104.8890
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 44.1% 43.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 50.0% 28.7% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 1.5% 23.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 4.4% 4.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

234
Population
1
People per sq mi
69.5
Median age
$63,235
Median household income
$31,650
Per capita income
$256,400
Median home value
$646
Median monthly rent
88.6%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
217
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
5
5
5–9
4
5
15–19
5
1
20–24
1
8
25–34
7
5
35–44
5
6
45–54
5
11
55–59
10
8
60–64
6
51
65–74
43
20
75–84
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183012.8%
18 and over20487.2%
65 and over13156.0%
Median age69.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%
Two or more races 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
GroupCount%
White23097.9%
Two or more races41.7%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.1% 43.3% 38.1%
$50k – $100k 50.0% 28.7% 33.2%
$100k – $200k 1.5% 23.6% 23.7%
Over $200k 4.4% 4.5% 5.0%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 0.8%
$25k–$35k 15.9%
$35k–$50k 3.0%
$50k–$75k 56.8%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 3.8%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k0.8%
$25k–$35k15.9%
$35k–$50k3.0%
$50k–$75k56.8%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k3.8%
$150k–$200k1.5%
Median income$63,235

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 23.1%
$200k–$300k 46.2%
$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$256,400
Median rent / month$646
Owner occupied88.6%
Renter occupied11.4%
Vacant43.1%
Single-family detached70.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.9%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)1.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.1%
2000–20098.2%
1990–199922.0%
1980–19892.2%
1970–19797.8%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195924.6%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier15.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms67.2%
3 bedrooms19.4%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle10.6%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more61.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity9.1%
Propane / LP gas80.3%
Wood6.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10478.8%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse96.8%
Female householder, no spouse1914.4%
Households with children under 181612.1%
Households with seniors (65+)10075.8%
Average household size1.77

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married6.6%10.8%
Married89.3%65.6%
Separated0.0%2.2%
Widowed0.0%8.6%
Divorced4.1%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.5%
HS graduate 48.5%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 13.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.5%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten26.7%
Elementary school930.0%
High school826.7%
College / grad school1136.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%
Transportation & utilities 20.2%
Finance & real estate 19.1%
Agriculture & mining 9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%
Construction 5.6%
Public administration 5.6%
Retail trade 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Other services 2.2%
Manufacturing 1.1%
Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.2%
Service14.6%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector38.2%
Government37.1%
Self-employed1.1%
Unpaid family workers23.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.5%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk11.1%
Work from home4.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.4

Poverty

All people 5.1%
Under 18 years 10.0%
18 and over 4.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security78.8%
Retirement income15.9%
Supplemental Security0.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.0%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2914.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.8%
Public insurance63.2%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only22395.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)234100.0%
Born in same state234100.0%
Born in different state10243.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3515%
Italian2510.7%
English135.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish73%
Arab20.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access56.4%
Internet access97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82210

What city is ZIP code 82210 in?

ZIP code 82210 is primarily assigned to Chugwater, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82210 in?

ZIP code 82210 falls within Platte County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82210 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 82210 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82210 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 82210 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 82210 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 82210 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82210 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 82210 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 82210 in?

ZIP code 82210 observes the MST timezone.

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