| City: | Elk Mountain, Wyoming |
| County: | Carbon County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:33 AM |
| Population: | 231 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6473, -106.4555 |
| Land Area: | 163.342 sq mi |
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Elk Mountain sits along Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming's Carbon County, where 231 residents live across 364 square miles of high-elevation terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The post office maintains 119 PO Boxes for 98 occupied homes, producing an adoption rate of 1.21. That means service extends beyond the immediate town to surrounding ranches and properties scattered across the vast landscape. Rural carrier routes handle what limited street delivery exists, primarily along county roads like County Road 404 and County Road 3.
Elk Mountain's street names tell the story of a mountain community: Aspen Street, Balsam Street, Cedar Street, Fir Street, and Spruce Street. Wildlife-themed names like Antelope Run, Bear Court, and Trophy Court reference the surrounding high country. With 28.7% of homes used seasonally (48 of 167 total housing units), this isn't just a year-round community. It's also a recreation area.
The median age is 48.9 years, and 39% of workers work from home. That's a very high remote work rate, suggesting professionals who've chosen mountain living over urban proximity. Median household income of $65,179 and median home values of $218,200 indicate a working-class to middle-class community, not a resort enclave. Seven small businesses employ 32 people locally.
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Elk Mountain, WY 82324Street names feature tree species (Aspen, Balsam, Cedar, Fir, Spruce, Willow), wildlife (Antelope Run, Bear Court, Trophy Court), and numbered county roads serving the rural territory.
ZIP Code 82324 has 231 residents and 98 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 48.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.2% male and 46.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 84.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 231Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 175Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 98Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $228,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 275 | 306 | 197 | 198 | 253 | 242 | 253 | 227 | 232 | 236 | 197 | 162 | 160 | 175 |
| Decennial Census | 268 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 231 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.9
Male Median Age: 49.3
Female Median Age: 48.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 19 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 3 |
| White: | 214 | 90.68% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 5.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.42% |
| Other: | 8 | 3.39% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 123 | 53.25% | 49.3 years |
| Females: | 108 | 46.75% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 231 | 100% | 48.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 175 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,500, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $3,750 (6.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,750. Family households earn a median of $53,750 versus $66,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $12,308). By gender, male median income is $65,769 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $65,769 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.4%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (46.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,250 | $72,083 | $64,554 | $64,583 | $62,574 | $57,813 | $53,929 | $46,000 | $45,750 | $55,893 | $49,583 | $62,788 | $65,179 | $58,500 |
| Median Family Income | $70,833 | $74,167 | $71,875 | $77,891 | $64,338 | $62,813 | $56,250 | $46,500 | $47,125 | $48,906 | $49,063 | $0 | $53,125 | $53,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,875 | $50,417 | $60,500 | $60,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,518 | $57,981 | $0 | $0 | $66,058 |
| Median Male Income | $51,875 | $55,114 | $47,500 | $48,750 | $0 | $50,893 | $53,281 | $48,750 | $51,964 | $47,386 | $58,077 | $62,981 | $65,625 | $65,769 |
| Median Female Income | $30,357 | $30,192 | $36,250 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $53,333 | $55,694 | $0 | $62,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 97 | 72.39% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 37 | 27.61% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 18.56% |
| Service: | 16 | 16.49% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 2.06% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 46.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 16.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $228,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $98,300 (75.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $571 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.41% (32.69% with a mortgage, 67.31% free-and-clear) and renters 36.59% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 49.69%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $129,700 | $158,300 | $155,000 | $152,100 | $182,500 | $180,200 | $182,500 | $182,500 | $177,100 | $204,300 | $208,700 | $211,500 | $218,200 | $228,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 13.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 26 | 86.67% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $571 | $642 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 20.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 42.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 36.59% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 50.31% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 81 | 49.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 147 | 90.18% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 9.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
In 2024, 40.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 89.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 20.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (78.95%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 3.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 37 | 30.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3 | 2.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 23.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 49 | 40.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 117 | 96.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 49 | 40.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 157 | 81.35% |
| Public Insurance: | 36 | 18.65% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 193 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 19.0% | 17.5% | 21.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 78.95% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 21.05% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 82324 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,279,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 147Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $299,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,279,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82324 is located in Carbon County, Wyoming, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 82324. It covers 163.342 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.319 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 163.342 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.319 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5624025Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elk Mountain town; WyomingSource: Census |
ZIP Code 82324 is in the Carbon County School District 2, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.