82730 ZIP Code — Upton, WY

Weston County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82730 is located in Upton, Wyoming, within Weston County. It covers approximately 600.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,703. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82730 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,434

population

600.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Upton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82701 Newcastle (13.2 mi) 82723 Osage (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,434
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	600.96 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	43.9900
Longitude	-104.7337
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	47.6%	47.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.5%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.8%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,434

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$65,703

Median household income

$38,906

Per capita income

$182,200

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

691

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

190

45–54

193

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	240	16.7%
18 and over	1,194	83.3%
65 and over	390	27.2%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,336	92.6%
Two or more races	90	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	47.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	30.5%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	18.8%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$65,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,200
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	137	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	182	25.7%
Households with children under 18	126	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	39.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	10.6%
Married	61.0%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	5.1%	19.8%
Divorced	24.1%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.5%
Kindergarten	58	28.9%
Elementary school	74	36.8%
High school	43	21.4%
College / grad school	17	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.4%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Construction 12.5%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Retail trade 3.0%

Professional & management 0.8%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	9.5%
Walk	12.1%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	226	18.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,354	94.4%
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)	1,434	100.0%
Born in same state	1,434	100.0%
Born in different state	509	35.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	225	15.7%
Italian	214	14.9%
English	56	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	35	2.4%
Polish	28	2%
Arab	20	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82730

What city is ZIP code 82730 in?

ZIP code 82730 is primarily assigned to Upton, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82730 in?

ZIP code 82730 falls within Weston County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82730 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 82730 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 82730 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 82730 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 82730 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 82730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 82730?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 82730 in?

ZIP code 82730 observes the MST timezone.