| City: | Big Horn, Wyoming |
| County: | Sheridan County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:36 AM |
| Population: | 520 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.6241, -107.1077 |
| Land Area: | 119.711 sq mi |
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Big Horn sits in the foothills of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, about 33 square miles of rural territory in Sheridan County. The post office maintains 407 PO Boxes for a community of 520 residents and 230 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory.
With a median age of 54.8 years and 103 of 346 housing units (30%) used seasonally, Big Horn blends permanent residents with seasonal homeowners. The post office serves 1.77 times as many boxes as local households, meaning it functions as a regional hub for surrounding ranches and properties beyond the core village.
Street delivery exists but it's limited. Two rural carrier routes serve 57 delivery points on roads like Second St, Johnson St, Brinton Rd, and Little Goose Canyon Rd. Most mail goes to PO Boxes because rural addressing infrastructure is sparse. Streets with names like Hideaway Ln, Chukkar Ln, and Red Poll Ln suggest ranch properties and rural estates.
Median home values reach $678,700, well above Wyoming's statewide median. The workforce includes significant agricultural activity (104 workers) along with federal government employment (46 workers) and transportation sectors (58 workers). Per capita income sits at $19,622, but this figure may not capture retirees living on assets rather than wages.
Mail to Big Horn should use PO Box addresses. With IsPOBoxOnlyZone status, street delivery isn't a reliable option for most locations. The post office serves as the mail hub for this foothill community and the ranches that surround it.
Street names mix a small village grid (First, Second, Third streets) with ranch roads and geographic features like Little Goose Canyon Rd and Hideaway Ln.
ZIP Code 82833 has 520 residents and 230 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 54.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 520Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 247Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $678,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 182 | 179 | 95 | 105 | 76 | 0 | 109 | 94 | 96 | 112 | 180 | 226 | 268 | 247 |
| Decennial Census | 225 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.8
Male Median Age: 55.2
Female Median Age: 54.7
| 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 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| Total | 5 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 42 | 38 | 51 | 62 | 63 | 20 | 10 | 14 |
| White: | 475 | 93.50% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 3.74% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.59% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.18% |
| Total: | 508 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 271 | 52.12% | 55.2 years |
| Females: | 249 | 47.88% | 54.7 years |
| Total: | 520 | 100% | 54.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 247 | 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: | 247 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 247 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $250,001 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 34.8%, which is considerably lower 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 Natural resources (51.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $103,059 | $105,671 | $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: | 86 | 34.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 161 | 65.18% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 48.84% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 44 | 51.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 86 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $678,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $203,900 (42.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $678,900. 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% (30.14% with a mortgage, 69.86% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 54.23%, 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 | $475,000 | $471,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $678,700 | $678,900 |
| 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): | 44 | 30.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 102 | 69.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 45.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 173 | 54.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 319 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 82.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 82.20%, which is far higher 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: | 44 | 17.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 203 | 82.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 203 | 82.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 39.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 203 | 60.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 333 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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 82833 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 106 people with an annual payroll of $5,721,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 500Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 25Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,116,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,721,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 106Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 82833 is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, within the Sheridan, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43260). This Micro area has a population of 29,116 people, about 1.79% of whom live in ZIP Code 82833. It covers 119.711 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.699 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sheridan, WYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 29,116Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 119.711 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.699 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: | 5606770Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Big Horn CDP; WyomingSource: Census |
ZIP Code 82833 is in the Sheridan 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.