| City: | Opal, Wyoming |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:36:14 PM |
| Population: | 99 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7683, -110.2402 |
| Land Area: | 32.497 sq mi |
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Opal sits in western Wyoming's Lincoln County, where 99 residents live across 171 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area. The Opal post office maintains 50 PO Boxes for 43 local households, with additional boxes serving residents from the surrounding countryside.
With a median age of 53.9 years and just one child under 18, Opal functions primarily as a retirement and second-home community. Most residents own their homes (42 of 43 households), and the median household income of $118,750 stands well above the national average. Nearly a quarter of workers (23%) work from home, taking advantage of the rural setting.
The street network covers County Road 323, Calhoun Road, and Front Street through what remains of the historic town center. Wildlife-themed street names like Coyote, Muledeer, Fox, Bobcat, Bighorn, and Wapiti reflect the area's rural character. Rural delivery routes serve scattered homes along US Highway 30 and State Highway 240.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving the 171-square-mile territory. General Delivery is available at the post office for those without a PO Box. The community supports six business establishments employing 80 workers, many in transportation (49% of workforce) and public administration (27%), likely related to highway corridor services and federal land management.
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Opal, WY 83124Street names blend functional highway corridors with wildlife-themed residential streets (Coyote, Muledeer, Fox, Bobcat, Bighorn, Wapiti) reflecting rural Wyoming character.
ZIP Code 83124 has 99 residents and 43 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 53.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 84.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 99Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 125Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $118,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $239,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 80 | 80 | 75 | 102 | 108 | 139 | 130 | 127 | 164 | 142 | 112 | 120 | 125 |
| Decennial Census | 137 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 99 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.9
Male Median Age: 53.7
Female Median Age: 54.2
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 96 | 96.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 50 | 50.51% | 53.7 years |
| Females: | 49 | 49.49% | 54.2 years |
| Total: | 99 | 100% | 53.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 124 | 99.20% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.80% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.80% |
| Total Population: | 125 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 124 | 99.20% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.80% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $118,750, which is far above the state median ($74,815), is up $37,750 (46.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,667. Family households earn a median of $86,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $86,250). By gender, male median income is $143,750 and female is $33,500, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $110,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.6%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,000 | $86,250 | $100,417 | $82,292 | $81,250 | $78,125 | $83,750 | $85,500 | $77,083 | $114,167 | $0 | $0 | $118,750 |
| Median Family Income | $81,000 | $86,250 | $100,417 | $82,083 | $88,750 | $98,125 | $99,167 | $92,083 | $116,250 | $112,917 | $0 | $0 | $86,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $31,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $82,031 | $93,281 | $95,938 | $48,125 | $0 | $62,917 | $0 | $55,000 | $78,750 | $84,583 | $110,000 | $140,417 | $143,750 |
| Median Female Income | $32,031 | $32,375 | $56,250 | $65,750 | $0 | $58,750 | $0 | $56,250 | $28,889 | $28,850 | $28,824 | $31,172 | $33,500 |
| Employed: | 90 | 73.77% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 25.41% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 23.33% |
| Service: | 13 | 14.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 7.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 25.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 28.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $239,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $150,500 (169.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $134,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($968), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.71% (50.91% with a mortgage, 49.09% free-and-clear) and renters 11.29% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.61%, which is far 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 | $88,800 | $106,300 | $83,800 | $118,800 | $101,400 | $88,300 | $67,500 | $0 | $105,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $239,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 45.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 43.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 11.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 62 | 54.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 52 | 45.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 49.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 50.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.60% 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 93.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (75.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, 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: | 4 | 3.28% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 3.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 38.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 54 | 44.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 4.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 5.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.82% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 114 | 93.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 6.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 90 | 60.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 26.35% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 12.84% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 129 | 87.16% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% |
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): | 3 | 75.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 83124 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 78 people with an annual payroll of $8,683,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 53Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,471,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,683,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 78Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 83124 is located in Lincoln 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 83124. It covers 32.497 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
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| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
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| Land Area: | 32.497 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 5657810Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Opal town; WyomingSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 83124 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 January 1, 2026.