82721 ZIP Code — Moorcroft, WY

Crook County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82721 is located in Moorcroft, Wyoming, within Crook County. It covers approximately 696.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82721

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,731. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,929

population

696.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moorcroft	Acceptable
Moorcroft	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82714 Devils Tower (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,929
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	696.83 sq mi
Water area	9.27 sq mi
Latitude	44.4380
Longitude	-104.8755
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	29.6%	38.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	29.4%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	30.2%	23.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,929

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$69,731

Median household income

$30,012

Per capita income

$279,200

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

146

187

5–9

213

106

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

152

163

35–44

186

144

45–54

165

55–59

103

60–64

194

65–74

221

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	984	33.6%
18 and over	1,945	66.4%
65 and over	583	19.9%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,772	91.1%
Two or more races	118	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	114	3.7%
Asian	25	0.8%
Other race	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	38.5%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	29.4%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	30.2%	23.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$69,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 39.3%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,200
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	38.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	651	64.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	166	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	164	16.3%
Households with children under 18	289	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	372	37.1%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	16.8%
Married	70.0%	64.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.3%
Widowed	3.0%	11.1%
Divorced	12.9%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	12.6%
Kindergarten	139	17.4%
Elementary school	372	46.6%
High school	97	12.1%
College / grad school	90	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Construction 14.2%

Other services 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Retail trade 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Information 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	3.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,654	90.6%
Spanish	25	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,894	98.8%
Born in same state	2,871	98.0%
Born in different state	1,342	45.8%
Foreign born	23	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.2%
Not a US citizen	35	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	540	18.4%
French	297	10.1%
Polish	199	6.8%
Arab	197	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	81	2.8%
English	55	1.9%
German	10	0.3%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82721

What city is ZIP code 82721 in?

ZIP code 82721 is primarily assigned to Moorcroft, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82721 in?

ZIP code 82721 falls within Crook County, Wyoming.

Is ZIP code 82721 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 82721 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 82721 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 82721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82721 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 82721 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 82721?

ZIP code 82721 has an estimated population of 2,929 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82721 in?

ZIP code 82721 observes the MST timezone.