| City: | Byron, Wyoming |
| County: | Big Horn County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:42 AM |
| Population: | 589 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.8002, -108.5345 |
| Land Area: | 13.311 sq mi |
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Byron sits in Big Horn County, Wyoming, a rural community of 589 residents spread across 19 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here, making the Byron Post Office the sole mail access point for the area.
The post office maintains 247 PO Boxes for 217 local households, a 114% adoption rate that means service extends beyond the immediate town. Mail reaches outlying addresses through one rural carrier route and one highway contract route, covering the scattered population across this Big Horn Basin community.
Street names tell the story of Wyoming's mountain geography. Cloud Peak Street, Heart Mountain Street, and Big Horn Avenue reference the nearby peaks and ranges. Shoshone Avenue, Yellowstone, Platte Avenue, and Clarks Fork Avenue are named for Wyoming's rivers and regional landmarks.
Byron's 589 residents include families and working-age adults (median age 34.7 years). Of the 240 housing units, 217 are occupied year-round, with 169 owner-occupied and 48 renter-occupied. This is a small working community, not a vacation destination. Only 7 homes sit vacant for seasonal use.
Median household income is $67,019, close to the state average. The area supports 11 business establishments employing 32 people. Work-from-home rates are high at 30%, typical for rural Wyoming where remote work and ranching mix. About 22 residents work in agriculture, and 31 in public administration or government roles.
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Byron, WY 82412Street addresses are used for rural route delivery but PO Boxes remain the primary mailing method for most residents.
Streets named for Wyoming's mountain ranges (Cloud Peak, Heart Mountain, Big Horn) and rivers (Shoshone, Yellowstone, Platte, Clarks Fork).
ZIP Code 82412 has 589 residents and 217 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 34.7 years, younger than the state (38.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 589Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 704Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 44.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 217Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $181,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 716 | 698 | 743 | 718 | 641 | 605 | 560 | 523 | 519 | 515 | 525 | 644 | 571 | 704 |
| Decennial Census | 626 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 589 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.7
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 32.9
| 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 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 27 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Total | 52 | 45 | 49 | 41 | 32 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 42 | 36 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| White: | 516 | 83.50% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 73 | 11.81% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.78% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 2.43% |
| Total: | 618 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 304 | 51.61% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 285 | 48.39% | 32.9 years |
| Total: | 589 | 100% | 34.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 697 | 99.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.99% |
| Total Population: | 704 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 697 | 99.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 0.99% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,583, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,989 (20.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,139. Family households earn a median of $62,500 versus $52,045 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,455). By gender, male median income is $50,789 and female is $50,673, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $116 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.3%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,594 | $50,469 | $51,250 | $55,446 | $54,500 | $53,594 | $57,188 | $59,583 | $59,444 | $56,705 | $62,000 | $65,750 | $67,019 | $64,583 |
| Median Family Income | $54,766 | $51,563 | $51,042 | $54,167 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $61,250 | $70,417 | $71,000 | $72,688 | $75,625 | $81,750 | $80,000 | $62,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $40,104 | $43,036 | $70,893 | $0 | $45,781 | $44,375 | $35,000 | $31,618 | $33,636 | $35,987 | $39,405 | $42,431 | $52,045 |
| Median Male Income | $45,385 | $47,604 | $52,292 | $60,625 | $0 | $70,313 | $64,861 | $54,464 | $50,833 | $47,083 | $51,250 | $50,556 | $44,375 | $50,789 |
| Median Female Income | $30,938 | $30,313 | $33,611 | $41,875 | $0 | $43,333 | $32,125 | $34,554 | $33,333 | $36,827 | $35,903 | $41,786 | $35,625 | $50,673 |
| Employed: | 270 | 55.44% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 3.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 198 | 40.66% |
| Total: | 487 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 96 | 35.56% |
| Service: | 48 | 17.78% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 6.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 7.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 32.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 270 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $181,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $109,200 (150.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,000. The median gross rent is $783, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $230 (41.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.83% (49.74% with a mortgage, 50.26% free-and-clear) and renters 23.17% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.00%, which is considerably higher than 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 | $72,600 | $78,600 | $78,700 | $92,200 | $105,400 | $121,200 | $121,700 | $143,800 | $118,800 | $140,000 | $143,800 | $175,400 | $163,600 | $181,800 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 3.51% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 59.65% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 24.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 12.28% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $553 | $479 | $603 | $488 | $0 | $788 | $775 | $575 | $567 | $525 | $920 | $583 | $0 | $783 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 94 | 38.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 95 | 38.62% |
| Renter Occupied: | 57 | 23.17% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 246 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 246 | 82.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 54 | 18.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 251 | 83.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 2.00% |
| Other Units: | 43 | 14.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 300 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 6.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.78%). College enrollment is 9.48%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 23 | 5.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 8.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 150 | 35.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 118 | 28.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 46 | 11.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.15% |
| Total: | 418 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 360 | 86.12% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 55 | 13.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 384 | 47.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 239 | 29.69% |
| No Insurance: | 182 | 22.61% |
| Total: | 805 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 623 | 77.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.5% | 11.9% | 15.5% | 18.5% | 17.7% | 18.0% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
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: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 141 | 60.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 66 | 28.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 22 | 9.48% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 1.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 207 | 89.22% |
ZIP Code 82412 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,382,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 253Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $313,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,382,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 29Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82412 is located in Big Horn 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 82412. It covers 13.311 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.77 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: | 13.311 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.77 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: | 5611700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Byron town; WyomingSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 82412 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.