Ten Sleep, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82442
Washakie County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 732
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,300
- Median income Below-median income area
- $337,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ten Sleep pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82442 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ten Sleep, Washakie County, Wyoming, home to just 732 residents across 1830.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82442 reports a modest median household income of $61,300 (27% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,808. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $337,500 (9% below the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $695; 69.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82442.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 82442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ten Sleep, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82442.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82442, Ten Sleep, 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
732
Population
1830.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82442?
56.5
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,300
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$40,808
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82442 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Ten Sleep, WY household income vs. every Wyoming ZIP code
Median household income among 128 reporting Wyoming ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,300 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
508housing units
508
Total Housing Units
378
Occupied Units
130
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$695
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 82442, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,030,000.
36
Businesses
125
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82442, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 82442 in?
ZIP code 82442 (Ten Sleep) is located in Washakie County, Wyoming. Washakie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washakie-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82442?
ZIP code 82442 in Ten Sleep, WY has a population of 732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82442?
The median household income in ZIP 82442 is $61,300, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82442?
The median home value in ZIP 82442 is $337,500, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82442 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82442?
ZIP code 82442 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82442 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82442?
In ZIP code 82442, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 82442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82442 is 18.8 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 82442?
In ZIP code 82442, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82442 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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