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Sheridan, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82801

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

24,558
15/sq mi
$73,213
Median income
$386,500
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheridan pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1693.7 square miles in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming. The area is home to 24,558 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 82801 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82801 sits at $73,213 (13% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $41,349. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $386,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82801 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 82801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82801.

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 82801, Sheridan, 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

24,558

Population

1693.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82801?

41.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$73,213

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$41,349

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82801 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,213 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,217

Total Housing Units

11,399

Occupied Units

818

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$386,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1982

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82801 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 232
2021 +14.5% 266
2022 +17.8% 313
2023 +3.6% 325
2024 +1.9% 331

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 2,534 business establishments in ZIP 82801, employing approximately 13,637 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,777,000.

2,534

Businesses

13,637

Employees

$776.8M

Annual Payroll

20

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 768 30.3%
Retail trade 269 10.6%
Construction 219 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 169 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 168 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 145 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 129 5.1%
Finance and insurance 112 4.4%
Information 107 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 101 4.0%
Wholesale trade 77 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 68 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 62 2.5%
Manufacturing 45 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 1.1%
Educational services 27 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 16 0.6%
Industries not classified 12 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 0.3%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 82801 in? ▼
ZIP code 82801 (Sheridan) is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Sheridan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sheridan-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82801? ▼
ZIP code 82801 in Sheridan, WY has a population of 24,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82801 is $73,213, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82801 is $386,500, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82801 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82801? ▼
ZIP code 82801 has 2,534 business establishments employing approximately 13,637 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82801 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (768), Retail trade (269), Construction (219). There are 20 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82801 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 82801? ▼
In ZIP code 82801, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 82801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82801 is 14.2 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 82801? ▼
In ZIP code 82801, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82801 is 11.0% 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 Sheridan, 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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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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