83127 ZIP Code — Thayne, WY

Lincoln County, Wyoming

ZIP code 83127 is located in Thayne, Wyoming, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 231.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 83127

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $411,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 83127 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,982

population

231.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

83127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 83127

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 83127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thayne	Acceptable
Thayne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

83120 Freedom (6.6 mi) 83111 Auburn (7.7 mi) 83122 Grover (10.8 mi) 83285 Wayan (15.7 mi) 83110 Afton (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,982
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	231.14 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.9249
Longitude	-110.9842
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	32.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	34.1%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	28.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.6%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,982

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$85,875

Median household income

$49,163

Per capita income

$411,600

Median home value

$1,130

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

2,123

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

126

100

5–9

120

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

183

25–34

175

194

35–44

186

278

45–54

265

130

55–59

125

203

60–64

194

402

65–74

385

123

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	773	19.4%
18 and over	3,209	80.6%
65 and over	1,124	28.2%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,712	90.7%
Two or more races	210	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	109	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.6%
Other race	23	0.6%
Asian	8	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	32.8%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	34.1%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	28.1%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.6%	5.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$85,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 51.3%

$500k–$1M 31.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$411,600
Median rent / month	$1,130
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	30.7%
1990–1999	27.6%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,162	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	78	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	223	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	222	13.2%
Households with children under 18	366	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	727	43.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	11.7%
Married	69.5%	73.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.6%	10.8%
Divorced	11.1%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.3%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	155	20.5%
Kindergarten	17	2.2%
Elementary school	340	44.9%
High school	125	16.5%
College / grad school	120	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Professional & management 14.3%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Information 3.1%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.1%
Carpool	18.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	73.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,724	93.5%
Spanish	48	1.3%
Other Indo-European	43	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,892	97.7%
Born in same state	3,867	97.1%
Born in different state	1,268	31.8%
Foreign born	25	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	90	2.3%
Not a US citizen	48	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,050	26.4%
Italian	487	12.2%
Arab	205	5.1%
Polish	139	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	78	2%
English	45	1.1%
German	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83127

What city is ZIP code 83127 in?

ZIP code 83127 is primarily assigned to Thayne, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 83127 in?

ZIP code 83127 falls within Lincoln County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 83127 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 83127 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 83127 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 83127 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 83127 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 83127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 83127?

The median home value in ZIP code 83127 is $411,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 83127 in?

ZIP code 83127 observes the MST timezone.