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 Moderate-density area
- $73,213
- Median income Near-median income area
- $386,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82801 (Sheridan, WY) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.6 in 2023 to 330.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming, with 24,558 residents across 1693.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,213 (13% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,349. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $386,500 (5% above the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $930; 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82801.
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 82801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheridan, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82801.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
768 establishments
- Retail trade 269
Retail trade
269 establishments
- Construction 219
Construction
219 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 169
Health care and social assistance
169 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 168
Real estate and rental and leasing
168 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 82801, Sheridan, 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
24,558
Population
1693.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82801?
41.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$73,213
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,349
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82801 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Sheridan, 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)
$73,213 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
12,217housing units
12,217
Total Housing Units
11,399
Occupied Units
818
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,500
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82801, 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 (24,558 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 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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