Zip code 82421: Deaver, Wyoming
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 82421
82421 is a rural zip code in Deaver, Wyoming (Big Horn County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 379 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 64.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $42,222 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and office and administrative support. 26% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 82421 compares
Only about 379 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age64.799thU.S. 38.9 · WY 39.113th of 145 in WY
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WY 71.8%25th of 145 in WY
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · WY 18.5%13th of 146 in WY
- 99thU.S. 10% · WY 11.9%26th of 146 in WY
- Housing vacancy28.7%97thU.S. 10.1% · WY 12.2%40th of 145 in WY
- Uninsured rate14.5%87thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WY 11.3%34th of 145 in WY
- 87thU.S. 14.5% · WY 22%69th of 146 in WY
- Work from home24.1%86thU.S. 15.1% · WY 9.4%28th of 146 in WY
- Veterans7.3%70thU.S. 6.2% · WY 9%90th of 146 in WY
- 68thU.S. 14.1% · WY 3.5%5th of 146 in WY
- 54thU.S. 35.7% · WY 30.6%39th of 145 in WY
- 32ndU.S. 0.483 · WY 0.45454th of 143 in WY
- Average commute22.5 min26thU.S. 26.4 min · WY 18.8 min52nd of 120 in WY
- Diversity index31.125thU.S. 61.4 · WY 32.542nd of 146 in WY
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · WY 1.9%33rd of 146 in WY
- Per capita income$29,81018thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WY $42,668124th of 145 in WY
- 12thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · WY 10.5%98th of 145 in WY
- Median household income$42,2224thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WY $76,176117th of 122 in WY
- Broadband access77.8%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · WY 89.4%116th of 145 in WY
- 2ndU.S. 22% · WY 22.5%119th of 146 in WY
- Population3791stU.S. 334,922,499 · WY 582,397103rd of 146 in WY
- Population density5/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · WY 6/sq mi72nd of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WY 3.7%95th of 146 in WY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WY 43.1%92nd of 119 in WY
- Median earnings per worker$22,0831stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WY $47,049134th of 141 in WY
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WY 8.7%108th of 146 in WY
| Measure | 82421 | Big Horn | WY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.7 | 41.7 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 13th of 145 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 96% | 75.9% | 71.8% | 65.2% | 25th of 145 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 48.5% | 21.7% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 13th of 146 | |
| Self-employed workers | 26.3% | 15.2% | 11.9% | 10% | 26th of 146 | |
| Housing vacancy | 28.7% | 17% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 40th of 145 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14.5% | 13.2% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 34th of 145 | |
| Government workers | 21% | 19.4% | 22% | 14.5% | 69th of 146 | |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 28th of 146 | |
| Veterans | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9% | 6.2% | 90th of 146 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.6% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 14.1% | 5th of 146 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 22.8% | 30.6% | 35.7% | 39th of 145 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.415 | 0.429 | 0.454 | 0.483 | 54th of 143 | |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 18.7 min | 18.8 min | 26.4 min | 52nd of 120 | |
| Diversity index | 31.1 | 26.7 | 32.5 | 61.4 | 42nd of 146 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 33rd of 146 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,810 | $32,991 | $42,668 | $44,673 | 124th of 145 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5% | 12.7% | 10.5% | 12.5% | 98th of 145 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $42,222 | $62,101 | $76,176 | $80,734 | 117th of 122 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.8% | 86.7% | 89.4% | 91% | 116th of 145 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9.5% | 24.5% | 22.5% | 22% | 119th of 146 | |
| Population | 379 | 11,828 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 | 103rd of 146 | |
| Population density | 5/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 72nd of 146 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 95th of 146 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 42% | 43.1% | 51.1% | 92nd of 119 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $22,083 | $39,831 | $47,049 | $49,666 | 134th of 141 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0.5% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 108th of 146 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black1%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 176
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 68.8%
- Married couples
- 55.7%
- Living alone
- 31.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.3%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 96%
- Vacant
- 28.7%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 82421 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $16,205 | $74,888 |
| Service | $8,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,156 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,063 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.8%
- Households with broadband
- 77.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51.1%
- No internet access
- 19.3%
- Without health insurance
- 14.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Deaver
- State
- Wyoming
- County
- Big Horn County
- Center point
- 44.8870° N, 108.6021° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
82421 spans 2 counties
- Big Horn County50% of land
- Park County50% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Deaver1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 82421
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82423 | Frannie, WY | 7 mi | — |
| 82412 | Byron, WY | 7.1 mi | $64,583 |
| 82420 | Cowley, WY | 7.1 mi | $77,679 |
| 82440 | Ralston, WY | 18 mi | — |
| 59014 | Bridger, MT | 19 mi | $55,234 |
| 82431 | Lovell, WY | 22 mi | $60,295 |
| 82435 | Powell, WY | 23 mi | $67,534 |
| 59008 | Belfry, MT | 27 mi | $100,469 |
| 82422 | Emblem, WY | 29 mi | — |
| 82411 | Burlington, WY | 31 mi | $103,958 |
| 59066 | Pryor, MT | 31 mi | $52,000 |
| 59007 | Bearcreek, MT | 35 mi | $113,750 |
Questions about 82421
What city is zip code 82421?
82421 is assigned to Deaver, Wyoming. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 82421 in?
82421 is mostly in Big Horn County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 82421?
About 379 people live in 82421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 82421 in?
82421 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 82421?
The median household income in 82421 is $42,222.
What zip codes are near 82421?
The closest zip codes to 82421 are 82423, 82412, 82420, 82440, 59014.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82421, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.