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Torrington, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82240

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

10,235
6/sq mi
$60,766
Median income
$244,700
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82240 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1705.8 square miles in Torrington, Goshen County, Wyoming. The area is home to 10,235 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 82240 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82240 sits at $60,766 (28% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $34,387. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $244,700 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $785 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82240 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 82240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82240.

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 82240, Torrington, 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

10,235

Population

1705.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82240?

42.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$60,766

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,387

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

13.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82240 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,766 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,379

Total Housing Units

3,949

Occupied Units

430

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$244,700

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$785

Median Rent

1972

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82240 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 174
2021 +10.4% 192
2022 +14.4% 220
2023 +6.9% 235
2024 +8.0% 254

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 269 business establishments in ZIP 82240, employing approximately 2,306 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,385,000.

269

Businesses

2,306

Employees

$93.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 37 13.8%
Retail trade 34 12.6%
Construction 28 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 22 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 7.1%
Wholesale trade 16 6.0%
Finance and insurance 15 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.1%
Manufacturing 10 3.7%
Information 8 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.1%
Utilities 3 1.1%

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 82240 in? ▼
ZIP code 82240 (Torrington) is located in Goshen County, Wyoming. Goshen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goshen-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82240? ▼
ZIP code 82240 in Torrington, WY has a population of 10,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82240? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82240 is $60,766, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82240? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82240 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82240? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82240 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82240? ▼
ZIP code 82240 has 269 business establishments employing approximately 2,306 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82240? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82240 are: Health care and social assistance (37), Retail trade (34), Construction (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82240? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82240 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 82240? ▼
In ZIP code 82240, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 82240? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82240 is 13.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82240? ▼
In ZIP code 82240, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82240? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82240 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Torrington, 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.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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