Ranchester, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82839
Sheridan County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,153
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,708
- Median income Below-median income area
- $385,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ranchester pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82839 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 82839 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ranchester, Sheridan County, Wyoming, home to just 1,153 residents across 303.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82839 reports a modest median household income of $57,708 (32% below the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,389. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $385,900 (5% above the average Wyoming ZIP) and median rent is $1,052; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sheridan County, so 82839 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 82839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ranchester, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82839.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 82839, Ranchester, 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
1,153
Population
303.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82839?
41.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$57,708
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,389
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82839 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Ranchester, 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)
$57,708 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
723housing units
723
Total Housing Units
716
Occupied Units
7
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,900
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,052
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 82839, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,002,000.
32
Businesses
113
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 28.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 82839 vs 82844 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82844 | Wolf, WY | 35 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82839, 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 (1,153 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 82839 in?
ZIP code 82839 (Ranchester) 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 82839?
ZIP code 82839 in Ranchester, WY has a population of 1,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82839?
The median household income in ZIP 82839 is $57,708, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82839?
The median home value in ZIP 82839 is $385,900, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82839 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82839?
ZIP code 82839 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82839?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82839 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82839?
In ZIP code 82839, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 82839?
In ZIP code 82839, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82839 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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