82443 ZIP Code — Thermopolis, WY

Hot Springs County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82443 is located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, within Hot Springs County. It covers approximately 1,053.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $65,000. 42% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,546

population

1,053.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thermopolis	Acceptable
Thermopolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82430 Kirby (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,546
Population density	4,546 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1,053.94 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	43.7698
Longitude	-108.4541
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	44.9%	45.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	37.6%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	15.0%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,546

Population

4,546

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$33,295

Per capita income

$196,100

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,886

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

134

122

5–9

123

158

10–14

158

115

15–19

115

121

20–24

122

180

25–34

180

278

35–44

279

243

45–54

244

200

55–59

201

133

60–64

134

339

65–74

339

171

75–84

172

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	964	21.2%
18 and over	3,582	78.8%
65 and over	1,173	25.8%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,197	89.4%
Two or more races	186	4%
Hispanic or Latino	150	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	97	2.1%
Other race	60	1.3%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	45.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	37.6%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	15.0%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,100
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.6%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,030	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	124	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	441	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	469	22.7%
Households with children under 18	492	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	803	38.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	17.8%
Married	60.5%	57.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.8%
Widowed	6.5%	9.1%
Divorced	11.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.7%
Kindergarten	46	5.3%
Elementary school	451	51.8%
High school	214	24.6%
College / grad school	118	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Public administration 9.8%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Retail trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 27.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	358	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,279	94.1%
Spanish	17	0.4%
Other Indo-European	17	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,515	99.3%
Born in same state	4,495	98.9%
Born in different state	2,310	50.8%
Foreign born	20	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	38.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	961	21.1%
Italian	893	19.6%
Polish	289	6.4%
Arab	192	4.2%
English	52	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.2%
German	9	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82443

What city is ZIP code 82443 in?

ZIP code 82443 is primarily assigned to Thermopolis, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82443 in?

ZIP code 82443 falls within Hot Springs County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82443 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 82443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82443 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 82443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82443?

16% of residents in ZIP code 82443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82443 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 82443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 82443 in?

ZIP code 82443 observes the MST timezone.