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Wheatland, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82201

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

6,467
2/sq mi
$64,982
Median income
$290,000
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wheatland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4311.3 square miles in Wheatland, Platte County, Wyoming. The area is home to 6,467 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82201 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82201 sits at $64,982 (23% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $40,805. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $290,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $749 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82201 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 82201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82201, Wheatland, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,467

Population

4311.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82201?

46.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$64,982

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$40,805

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82201 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,982 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,445

Total Housing Units

2,828

Occupied Units

617

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$290,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82201 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 211
2021 +6.0% 223
2022 +15.9% 259
2023 +1.8% 264
2024 +4.0% 274

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 196 business establishments in ZIP 82201, employing approximately 1,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,740,000.

196

Businesses

1,702

Employees

$92.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 16.3%
Construction 28 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 21 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.7%
Finance and insurance 15 7.7%
Manufacturing 9 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%
Information 4 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.0%
Utilities 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82201 in? ▼
ZIP code 82201 (Wheatland) is located in Platte County, Wyoming. Platte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/platte-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82201? ▼
ZIP code 82201 in Wheatland, WY has a population of 6,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82201 is $64,982, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82201 is $290,000, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82201 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82201? ▼
ZIP code 82201 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 1,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82201 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (28), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82201 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82201? ▼
In ZIP code 82201, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 82201? ▼
In ZIP code 82201, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82201 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wheatland, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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