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Mills, WY
Town in Natrona County, Wyoming. ZIP codes: 82644.
Population
4,390
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
862
ZIP codes
1
Mills and its ZIP codes
Mills at a glance
- Mills is about 144 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $50,656 a year, 34% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 (44% below Wyoming) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Mills, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mills, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,656
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (915), Mexican Americans (700), Irish Americans (265).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Natrona County. PPP loans are for Mills.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,376
40,157 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,903
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$564M
FY 2026, $7,052 per person
PPP loans
$9.8M
83 loans, 828 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mills, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mills, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,302
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
161
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mills, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mills
1 in or overlapping Mills. Population shown
Cities near Mills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Vista WestCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.7 |
| HartrandtCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Red ButteCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CasperCity | 4.4 mi | 26.8 |
| Bar NunnTown | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| EvansvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 3.9 |
| BrookhurstCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Casper MountainCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 35.9 |
| Homa HillsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Bessemer BendCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| Meadow AcresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Antelope HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.3 |
| AlcovaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| GlenrockTown | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| Rolling HillsTown | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mills, WY in?
- Mills is in Natrona County, Wyoming.
- What ZIP codes are in Mills, WY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mills include 82644.
- What is the population of Mills, WY?
- About 4,390 people live in Mills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mills?
- Nearby places include Mountain View (2.5 mi), Vista West (2.5 mi), Hartrandt (3.4 mi), Red Butte (4.2 mi), Casper (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023