ZIP Code 82842 Demographics & Data

Insights on Story, WY (ZIP Code 82842)

Wyoming

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 82842

ZIP Code 82842 is associated with the U.S. city Story in Wyoming (Sheridan County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 660. An estimated 50.3% of residents in the 82842 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 63.1 years. Approximately 18.9% of residents in this Wyoming region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,758. Approximately 0% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $59,348.

Population in 82842

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 82842 is 660.

Story, WY

The 82842 ZIP Code is associated with Story, WY in Sheridan County.

Area Codes associated with 82842

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 82842 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 82842.

Sunrise / Sunset in 82842

Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 6:20 pm
Sunrise in 82842 7:25 am
Sunrise in 82842 6:20 pm

Weather forecast for 82842

This Afternoon's forecast for 82842: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 82842

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 82842 Fair

Internet in 82842

In ZIP Code 82842, about 87.6% of households have a computer, while 87.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 82842

In ZIP Code 82842, the gender split is approximately 48.9% male and an estimated 51.1% female.

Health Insurance in 82842

Approximately 7.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 82842 (Story, WY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 82842

The median household income in ZIP Code 82842 is $59,348, while the region's mean household income is $66,262. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,758. The per capita income in ZIP Code 82842 of $38,758 is approximately 16.16% more than the per capita income in Wyoming overall of $33,366. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 82842 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 20.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 82842 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 82842

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 12.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 20.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 24.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.6%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 82842

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 82842, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.4% of 82842 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 82842 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 82842

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 82842

Residents of ZIP Code 82842 are older than average. The median age of 63.1 years in ZIP Code 82842 is approximately 65.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 96.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 50.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.4% of the population in 82842 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 22.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 82842 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 82842

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 3.9%
15 to 19 years 0.0%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 9.1%
35 to 44 years 6.1%
45 to 54 years 21.4%
55 to 59 years 0.0%
60 to 64 years 29.4%
65 to 74 years 22.7%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 7.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 82842

In ZIP Code 82842, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.1% in this Sheridan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 82842

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.1%
Some college, no degree 48.7%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree 13.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 82842 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 82842

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 82842 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 82842 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 82842 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 82842

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 82842

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 82842

In 82842, 72.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 12.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 44.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 82842 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 13.0% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 82842 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 82842

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.1%
Construction 13.0%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.9%
Information 3.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 44.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.3%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 82842

In ZIP Code 82842, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sheridan County region.

Language Spoken in 82842

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 82842

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 82842, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Sheridan County region.

Age of Housing in 82842

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 29.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 82842 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 82842 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes electricity rates in 82842 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 82842

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 82842 9.9¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 7.25¢/kWh
Wyoming 13.44¢/kWh 9.52¢/kWh 8.11¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 82842

Month ZIP Code 82842 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.61 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.34 3 6.31
Mar 5.31 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.38 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.2 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.18 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.1 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.47 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.1 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.23 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 82842. This visualizes solar power levels in 82842 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.