| City: | Wright, Wyoming |
| City Alias: | Gillette |
| County: | Campbell County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:34:32 PM |
| Population: | 1,932 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.7083, -105.5627 |
| Land Area: | 76.868 sq mi |
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Wright sits in Campbell County, Wyoming, roughly 35 miles south of Gillette in the heart of the Powder River Basin coal region. With a population of 1,932 spread across 70 square miles, this is a working town where 2,640 people are employed at 57 local establishments. That's more jobs than residents, making Wright a major employment center for surrounding areas.
The Wright Community Post Office maintains 808 PO Boxes for 803 local households, resulting in a 1.006 adoption rate. This near-universal reliance on PO Boxes is balanced with limited rural carrier delivery (one rural route and one highway contract route cover 108 delivery points). Mail doesn't arrive by city carrier here. Instead, residents use a mix of PO Boxes and rural delivery that fits the spread-out geography.
Street names tell the story of Wyoming identity. You'll find Cody Street, Sheridan Court, and Bozeman Way named after state cities, while Cattle Drive, Cowboy Way, Ranch Drive, and Lariat Way reflect ranching heritage. Natural features show up too: Bighorn Drive, Elkhorn Drive, Pronghorn Court, and Yellowstone Circle reference local wildlife and geography. Highway 387 runs through town with the most delivery records (5), followed by Story Avenue and Wright Boulevard with 4 each.
Demographics point to a working-class community. Median household income is $92,083, with a median age of 38.7 years. Of 1,932 residents, 1,710 (88.5%) identify as white, while 123 (6.4%) are Hispanic or Latino. The workforce is heavily concentrated in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (568 workers, about 28% of the employed population), which in this region typically means coal mining operations. Another 227 workers are in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting. Public administration employs 170 people.
Housing is 68% owner-occupied (547 of 803 occupied units) with a median home value of $226,300. There are 307 mobile homes, representing about 32% of the housing stock. Educational attainment is low, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. About 19% of workers (37 people) work from home, while 217 drive alone to work and 88 carpool.
Mail addressed to Wright can use either "Wright, WY 82732" or "Gillette, WY 82732" as Gillette is an accepted alias. Most residents rely on PO Boxes at the Community Post Office, though limited rural delivery is available for some addresses.
Street names honor Wyoming cities (Cody, Sheridan, Bozeman), ranching heritage (Cattle Dr, Cowboy Way, Lariat Way), and local wildlife (Bighorn, Elkhorn, Pronghorn).
ZIP Code 82732 has 1,932 residents and 803 households (average 2.41 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 56.7% male and 43.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,932Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,559Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $92,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 803Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $226,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,037 | 2,270 | 2,401 | 2,440 | 2,379 | 2,451 | 2,003 | 1,823 | 1,412 | 1,947 | 1,894 | 1,509 | 1,559 |
| Decennial Census | 2,154 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,932 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 39.9
Female Median Age: 37.5
| 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 | 55 | 53 | 79 | 83 | 52 | 72 | 66 | 89 | 59 | 80 | 86 | 100 | 104 | 65 | 36 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 52 | 60 | 70 | 72 | 37 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 60 | 53 | 65 | 59 | 54 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 107 | 113 | 149 | 155 | 89 | 116 | 119 | 148 | 119 | 133 | 151 | 159 | 158 | 105 | 66 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| White: | 1,710 | 85.50% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 182 | 9.10% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.05% |
| American Indian: | 18 | 0.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 88 | 4.40% |
| Total: | 2,000 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,095 | 56.68% | 39.9 years |
| Females: | 837 | 43.32% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 1,932 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,328 | 85.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 0.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 219 | 14.82% |
| Total Population: | 1,559 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,328 | 85.18% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 231 | 14.82% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $92,083, which is far above the state median ($74,815), is up $9,380 (11.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $958. Family households earn a median of $101,992 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $101,992). By gender, male median income is $103,021 and female is $50,625, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($46,306), with a current gap of $52,396 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is trails slightly the state rate (65.0%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,703 | $83,077 | $82,083 | $79,792 | $80,588 | $78,523 | $78,432 | $80,250 | $91,125 | $83,819 | $90,982 | $88,150 | $92,083 |
| Median Family Income | $81,250 | $83,558 | $82,554 | $82,386 | $76,909 | $76,726 | $79,455 | $81,150 | $86,719 | $86,563 | $97,756 | $97,546 | $101,992 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $75,724 | $77,794 | $78,478 | $72,589 | $85,682 | $82,431 | $72,841 | $78,393 | $95,833 | $79,038 | $68,750 | $78,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $70,781 | $70,801 | $71,681 | $71,313 | $70,947 | $66,194 | $67,250 | $69,750 | $80,345 | $82,761 | $85,902 | $100,813 | $103,021 |
| Median Female Income | $37,891 | $39,018 | $37,879 | $40,852 | $41,786 | $43,654 | $46,553 | $48,864 | $48,646 | $53,750 | $51,364 | $29,578 | $50,625 |
| Employed: | 760 | 61.54% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 1.21% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 460 | 37.25% |
| Total: | 1,235 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 217 | 28.55% |
| Service: | 88 | 11.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 83 | 10.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 273 | 35.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 99 | 13.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 760 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $226,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $58,600 (34.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,500. The median gross rent is $1,037, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $73 (7.57%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.47% (54.03% with a mortgage, 45.97% free-and-clear) and renters 14.53% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.23%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,700 | $179,400 | $176,100 | $178,000 | $201,000 | $199,400 | $192,500 | $202,400 | $203,800 | $183,800 | $182,400 | $220,300 | $226,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 45 | 47.37% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 17 | 17.89% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 33 | 34.74% |
| $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: | 95 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $964 | $1,046 | $988 | $1,026 | $1,073 | $1,113 | $1,088 | $1,034 | $1,049 | $1,356 | $963 | $1,015 | $1,037 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 302 | 46.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 257 | 39.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 95 | 14.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 654 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 654 | 68.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 297 | 31.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 951 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 536 | 56.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 78 | 8.20% |
| Other Units: | 337 | 35.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 951 | 100% |
In 2023, 11.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.00%, which is on par with the state rate (94.10%). The uninsured rate is 28.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 19.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%), up 8.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 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 (56.69%). College enrollment is 16.55%, 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: | 198 | 17.11% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 0.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 425 | 36.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 301 | 26.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 96 | 8.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 127 | 10.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,157 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 949 | 82.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 127 | 10.98% |
| Private Insurance: | 891 | 54.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 297 | 18.28% |
| No Insurance: | 437 | 26.89% |
| Total: | 1,625 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,188 | 73.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.4% | 5.4% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 11.8% |
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): | 161 | 56.69% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 26.76% |
| College or graduate school: | 47 | 16.55% |
| Total: | 284 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 237 | 83.45% |
ZIP Code 82732 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 54 business establishments, employing about 2,580 people with an annual payroll of $268,386,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 882Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 54Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $76,122,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $268,386,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,580Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82732 is located in Campbell County, Wyoming, within the Gillette, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23940). This Micro area has a population of 47,018 people, about 4.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 82732. It covers 76.868 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Gillette, WYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 47,018Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 76.868 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 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: | 5685015Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wright town; WyomingSource: Census |
ZIP Code 82732 is in the Campbell County School District 1, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.