Powell, WY: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Powell? It is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Park County, Wyoming, with an estimated 6,253 people according to our dataset. It lies at 44.796°N, 108.768°W in Mountain time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Powell, WY?

What is the population of Powell, WY?

Powell has an estimated population of 6,253. That makes it the 17th largest of the 186 places we list in Wyoming, and the 2nd largest of 6 places in Park County. The typical place in Wyoming has about 425 residents, so Powell is roughly 14.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Wyoming with a similar population include Lander (7,458), Torrington (7,289), Douglas (6,421), Ranchettes (6,289), Worland (5,024). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Powell differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Powell?

Powell has about 1,440 people per square mile (556 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Wyoming, it is denser than about 91% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Powell use?

Powell uses one ZIP code: 82435. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Powell in?

Powell is in the Mountain time zone, which is UTC−7 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Denver). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Watford City, ND, about 335 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Mountain time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Powell located in Wyoming?

Powell lies in the northwestern part of Wyoming, at 44.796° north latitude and 108.768° west longitude. The state capital, Cheyenne, is about 323 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Laurel, MT, roughly 61 miles to the north, which shows how near Powell is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Billings, MT, 69 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Powell, WY?

The closest listed place to Powell is Cody, WY, 23.6 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Powell in?

Powell is in Park County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 56029. The county contains 6 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Cody (9,788), Ralston (564), Meeteetse (323), Garland (202), Mammoth (49). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Powell from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Powell is closest to Denver, CO at about 401 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,777 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Powell?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Powell: Powell, OH (13,375), Powell, AL (967), Powell, TX (146). When you search for Powell, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Powell in Park County, Wyoming.

Planning a move to Powell?

If you are weighing Powell, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.