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Cody, WY
City in Park County, Wyoming.
Population
10,276
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,003
ZIP codes
0
Cody and its ZIP codes
Cody at a glance
- Cody is about 167 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $72,570, 5% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,500 (22% above Wyoming) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Local data for Cody, WY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores2
- Restaurants70
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Cody, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,570
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$378,500
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
9.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,585), Irish Americans (1,601), Mexican Americans (485).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Park County. PPP loans are for Cody.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,903
13,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $18,483 per person
How people get to work
Cody, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 9.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cody, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
11.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cody, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Cody
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RalstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| PowellCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| GarlandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| MeeteetseTown | 27 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cody, WY in?
- Cody is in Park County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Cody, WY?
- About 10,276 people live in Cody, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cody?
- Nearby places include Ralston (15 mi), Powell (22 mi), Garland (27 mi), Meeteetse (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023