Riverton, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82501
Fremont County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,408
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,449
- Median income Below-median income area
- $237,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverton, Fremont County, Wyoming, home to 19,408 residents across 2426.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82501 reports a modest median household income of $60,449 (29% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,081. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $237,800 (36% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $924; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82501.
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 82501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverton, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82501.
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 82501, Riverton, 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
19,408
Population
2426.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82501?
37.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
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?
$60,449
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$31,081
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82501 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Riverton, 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)
$60,449 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 128 Wyoming ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wyoming 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,041housing units
8,041
Total Housing Units
7,305
Occupied Units
736
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1978
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82501 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 188 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 206 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 257 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 270 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 272 |
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 647 business establishments in ZIP 82501, employing approximately 5,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,075,000.
647
Businesses
5,342
Employees
$244.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 91 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 4.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 26 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.5% |
| Information | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 82501, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,408 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 82501 in?
ZIP code 82501 (Riverton) is located in Fremont County, Wyoming. Fremont County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fremont-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82501?
ZIP code 82501 in Riverton, WY has a population of 19,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82501?
The median household income in ZIP 82501 is $60,449, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82501?
The median home value in ZIP 82501 is $237,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82501 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82501?
ZIP code 82501 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 5,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82501 are: Construction (91), Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82501 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 82501?
In ZIP code 82501, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 82501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82501 is 17.6 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 82501?
In ZIP code 82501, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82501 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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