Newcastle, WY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 82701 serves a portion of Newcastle, Wyoming, within Weston County. This community is home to approximately 21,836 residents, with a median age of 28.1 years. The median household income of $45,738 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $164,656 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 66% owner-occupied and 34% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Newcastle is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, 82701 reflects the economic character of Weston County in Wyoming.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,836 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,932 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,738 | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $164,656 | ↓ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.4% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.1 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,918 | — |