| City: | Cowley, Wyoming |
| County: | Big Horn County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:45 AM |
| Population: | 912 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.9251, -108.4365 |
| Land Area: | 53.23 sq mi |
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Cowley sits in northern Wyoming's Big Horn County, a rural community of 912 residents spread across 46 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Cowley post office maintains 353 PO Boxes for 310 occupied households, with a 1.14 adoption rate that shows the post office serves both local residents and people from surrounding rural areas.
Mail arrives via rural carrier route and one highway contract route. There's no city carrier delivery here. The numbered street grid (1st through 7th Streets, Division Street, Main Street) defines the small town center, while numbered roads and lanes (Road 5, Road 7, Lane 6, Lane 8) spread into agricultural areas. US Highway 310 and State Highway 35 connect Cowley to nearby communities.
With a median age of 38.7 years and typical household size (2.9 people per household), Cowley has a working-age population. The economic profile shows unusually high transportation and warehousing employment (312 workers), suggesting the area supports trucking, logistics, or agricultural transport. Median household income of $73,864 sits near the national average. Homeownership dominates, with 79% of occupied housing units owner-occupied (246 of 310). Median home value: $229,400.
The population is predominantly white (844 of 912 residents, or 93%), with a small Hispanic population (105 residents, 12%). About 16% of workers work from home. With 303 housing units built before 1939, Cowley preserves historic structures alongside newer development.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes in Cowley, WY 82420. Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this PO Box Only Zone.
Classic small town grid with Division and Main Streets as the center, numbered streets 1st through 7th, and numbered rural roads/lanes extending into agricultural areas.
ZIP Code 82420 has 912 residents and 310 households (average 2.94 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, about the same as the state (38.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.7%). Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the state average of 84.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 912Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 822Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,679Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 310Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $232,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 776 | 776 | 764 | 895 | 964 | 987 | 904 | 879 | 757 | 733 | 774 | 753 | 938 | 822 |
| Decennial Census | 783 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 912 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 37.2
Female Median Age: 39.6
| 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 | 34 | 30 | 53 | 43 | 25 | 13 | 17 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| Female | 27 | 44 | 49 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 19 | 8 |
| Total | 61 | 74 | 102 | 72 | 38 | 26 | 44 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 54 | 54 | 60 | 48 | 48 | 24 | 28 | 16 |
| White: | 844 | 92.34% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 5.03% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.44% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 1.86% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.33% |
| Total: | 914 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 453 | 49.67% | 37.2 years |
| Females: | 459 | 50.33% | 39.6 years |
| Total: | 912 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 785 | 95.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 1.34% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 26 | 4.50% |
| Total Population: | 822 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 785 | 95.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 37 | 4.50% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,679, which is lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $25,929 (50.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,326. Family households earn a median of $87,344 versus $34,886 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,458). By gender, male median income is $62,841 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $62,841 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,750 | $53,077 | $64,028 | $66,406 | $65,000 | $68,750 | $75,227 | $60,694 | $62,353 | $62,723 | $65,694 | $72,589 | $73,864 | $77,679 |
| Median Family Income | $70,625 | $64,145 | $72,813 | $74,013 | $85,417 | $80,500 | $86,250 | $82,946 | $66,563 | $64,018 | $66,574 | $74,286 | $79,706 | $87,344 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,981 | $27,933 | $26,125 | $30,000 | $26,806 | $35,000 | $0 | $23,500 | $22,375 | $21,528 | $31,250 | $40,208 | $44,167 | $34,886 |
| Median Male Income | $44,375 | $41,607 | $51,071 | $48,661 | $57,000 | $51,042 | $56,307 | $56,477 | $70,694 | $56,250 | $60,750 | $65,588 | $63,304 | $62,841 |
| Median Female Income | $31,786 | $32,125 | $32,750 | $32,604 | $42,000 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $45,000 | $41,667 | $53,000 | $38,250 | $41,591 | $41,458 | $0 |
| Employed: | 351 | 62.46% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 6.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 173 | 30.78% |
| Total: | 562 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 142 | 40.46% |
| Service: | 60 | 17.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 9.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 94 | 26.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 5.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 351 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $232,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $109,800 (89.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $712 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $650. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.03% (70.72% with a mortgage, 29.28% free-and-clear) and renters 16.97% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.15%, which is much 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 | $122,500 | $110,700 | $122,100 | $137,500 | $127,200 | $139,000 | $161,800 | $149,600 | $152,000 | $167,300 | $167,000 | $187,500 | $229,400 | $232,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 62.16% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 37.84% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $712 | $742 | $622 | $629 | $600 | $654 | $650 | $688 | $650 | $688 | $925 | $1,069 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 128 | 58.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 24.31% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 16.97% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 218 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 218 | 86.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 33 | 13.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 251 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 235 | 93.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 1.99% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 4.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 251 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 18.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.10 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 (39.63%). College enrollment is 18.15%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 3.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 112 | 23.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 191 | 40.04% |
| Associate's degree: | 33 | 6.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 74 | 15.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 10.69% |
| Total: | 477 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 461 | 96.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 125 | 26.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 676 | 73.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 155 | 16.94% |
| No Insurance: | 84 | 9.18% |
| Total: | 915 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 831 | 90.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 6.1% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 14.1% | 13.0% | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
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: | 52 | 19.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 22 | 8.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 107 | 39.63% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 40 | 14.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 49 | 18.15% |
| Total: | 270 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 74 | 27.41% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 169 | 62.59% |
ZIP Code 82420 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 190 people with an annual payroll of $13,070,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,077Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,728,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,070,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 190Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82420 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 82420. It covers 53.23 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.018 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: | 53.23 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.018 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: | 5617645Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cowley town; WyomingSource: Census |
ZIP Code 82420 is in the Big Horn County School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.