82243 ZIP Code — Veteran, WY
Goshen County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82243 is located in Veteran, Wyoming, within Goshen County. It covers approximately 50.30 square miles and serves a population of 280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.
About ZIP code 82243
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $62,941. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry.
280
population
50.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
82243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 82243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Veteran | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
82244 Yoder (3.1 mi)
82240 Torrington (4.8 mi)
82223 Lingle (13.3 mi)
82217 Hawk Springs (17 mi)
82212 Fort Laramie (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 280 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 56 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9706 |
| Longitude | -104.3719 |
| 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 | 82.6% | 45.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.4% | 35.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.6% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
280
Population
6
People per sq mi
20.7
Median age
$62,941
Median household income
$12,310
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
2
30
15–19
13
84
20–24
37
8
25–34
3
57
35–44
25
10
60–64
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 229 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 82.6% | 45.4% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.4% | 35.9% | 33.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.6% | 23.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
26.8%
$50k–$75k
73.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 26.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 73.2% |
| Median income | $62,941 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
60.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 17.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 32.4% |
| Median rooms | 8.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 5.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 50.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 67.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 41 | 73.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 26.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 41 | 73.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 5.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 71.2% | 53.1% |
| Married | 28.8% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
13.9%
Some college, no degree
75.9%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 43 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
57.6%
Public administration
22.9%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Construction
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 61.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.6% |
| Carpool | 19.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 22.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.2% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 272 | 97.1% |
| 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) | 280 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 280 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 246 | 87.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 19 | 6.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 20.0% |
| Internet access | 73.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82243
What city is ZIP code 82243 in?
ZIP code 82243 is primarily assigned to Veteran, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82243 in?
ZIP code 82243 falls within Goshen County, Wyoming.
What is the population of ZIP code 82243?
ZIP code 82243 has an estimated population of 280 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 82243?
The median household income in ZIP code 82243 is $62,941, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 82243 in?
ZIP code 82243 observes the MST timezone.