Wheatland, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82201 serves a portion of Wheatland, Wyoming, within Platte County. This community is home to approximately 50,202 residents, with a median age of 27.9 years. The median household income of $37,688 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $248,740 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 72% owner-occupied and 28% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wheatland is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 49% and an unemployment rate of 5.7%, 82201 reflects the economic character of Platte County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 50,202 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,106 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $37,688 | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $248,740 | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.6% | ↓ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 49% | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.9 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 72% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 28% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,084 | — |