PlainZIP

Rock River, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82083

Albany County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

373
0/sq mi
$49,000
Median income
$125,500
Median home value
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rock River pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82083 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rock River, Albany County, Wyoming, home to just 373 residents across 1243.3 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 82083 reports a modest median household income of $49,000 (42% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $50,860. Poverty here runs at 23.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $125,500 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,059 monthly, and 52.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82083 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82083, Rock River, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

373

Population

1243.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82083?

37.2

Median Age

63.2%

Male

36.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,000

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$50,860

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82083 ranks nationally

Rock River, WY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,000 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

172

Total Housing Units

124

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.4%
Renter 47.6%

$125,500

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$2,059

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 82083, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,734,000.

11

Businesses

37

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 3 27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82083 in? ▼
ZIP code 82083 (Rock River) is located in Albany County, Wyoming. Albany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albany-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82083? ▼
ZIP code 82083 in Rock River, WY has a population of 373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82083? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82083 is $49,000, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82083? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82083 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82083? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82083 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82083? ▼
ZIP code 82083 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82083? ▼
In ZIP code 82083, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82083? ▼
In ZIP code 82083, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82083? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82083 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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