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Rawlins, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82301

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

9,584
3/sq mi
$62,841
Median income
$217,300
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3194.7 square miles in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming. The area is home to 9,584 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 82301 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82301 sits at $62,841 (26% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $35,194. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $217,300 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $741 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82301 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 82301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82301.

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 82301, Rawlins, 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

9,584

Population

3194.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82301?

40.1

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

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?

$62,841

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$35,194

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82301 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,841 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,214

Total Housing Units

3,497

Occupied Units

717

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$217,300

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1971

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82301 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 229
2021 +5.0% 241
2022 +7.9% 260
2023 -2.9% 252
2024 +7.5% 271

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 255 business establishments in ZIP 82301, employing approximately 2,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,931,000.

255

Businesses

2,076

Employees

$88.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 44 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 29 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 24 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 21 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.5%
Finance and insurance 13 5.1%
Construction 10 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.9%
Information 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 82301 in? ▼
ZIP code 82301 (Rawlins) is located in Carbon County, Wyoming. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82301? ▼
ZIP code 82301 in Rawlins, WY has a population of 9,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82301 is $62,841, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82301 is $217,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82301 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82301? ▼
ZIP code 82301 has 255 business establishments employing approximately 2,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82301 are: Retail trade (45), Accommodation and food services (44), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82301 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 82301? ▼
In ZIP code 82301, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 82301? ▼
In ZIP code 82301, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82301 is 15.6% 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 Rawlins, 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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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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