| City: | Linch, Wyoming |
| County: | Johnson County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:15 AM |
| Population: | 29 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.5610, -106.1533 |
| Land Area: | 25.523 sq mi |
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Linch is a tiny settlement in Johnson County, Wyoming, home to just 29 people. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the area. Despite the classification, the post office serves 2 rural carrier routes that deliver to surrounding ranches and properties.
The community sits on just 0.12 square miles but serves a much larger working landscape. Eight PO Boxes serve 10 occupied households, an 80% adoption rate that leaves little room for alternatives. General delivery is also available at the post office.
All 10 households are owner-occupied. There are no renters. Median age is 34.5 years, pointing to working-age residents rather than retirees. Of the 23 total housing units, 13 sit vacant. Four are seasonal or occasional use, suggesting some connection to recreational ranching or hunting properties.
Linch stands out dramatically from typical rural Wyoming. Median household income reaches $250,000, with per capita income at $115,255. Median home value is $602,900. Employment data shows 100% of workers in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, with federal government involvement. The combination suggests large-scale ranching operations, possibly with federal grazing leases or energy production ties.
Street names like Jackson St, Rodeo Dr, and Production St hint at the local economy. "Rodeo" connects to the ranching heritage. "Production" may reference energy extraction. The area has 4 business establishments employing 19 people, a substantial employment base for such a small population.
Street names mix personal names (Jackson, Wade, William, Preston) with hints of local economy (Rodeo, Production).
ZIP Code 82640 has 29 residents and 10 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (38.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.6% male and 41.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 29Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 175Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,001Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $610,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 23 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 48 | 62 | 46 | 45 | 208 | 129 | 115 | 142 | 175 |
| Decennial Census | 29 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.5
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 20.5
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 26 | 86.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 10.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 17 | 58.62% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 12 | 41.38% | 20.5 years |
| Total: | 29 | 100% | 34.5 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 $250,001, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250,001. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 88.6%, which is considerably higher than 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 Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 155 | 88.57% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 20 | 11.43% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 155 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $610,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is down $389,501 (38.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $610,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower 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 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $602,900 | $610,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 106 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 106 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 106 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.70% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 88.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 6.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 6.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 160 | 91.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 1.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 1.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 12 | 6.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 20 | 10.70% |
| No Insurance: | 155 | 82.89% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 32 | 17.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 82640 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,309,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 12Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $397,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,309,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 29Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82640 is located in Johnson 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 82640. It covers 25.523 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 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: | 25.523 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.013 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 82640 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 March 1, 2026.