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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
$57,708
Median income
$385,900
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $29,389. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 1.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $385,900 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,052 monthly, and 73.9% of units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sheridan County, letting you compare 82839 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 82839?

41.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$29,389

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 82839 ranks nationally

Ranchester, WY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,708 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

723

Total Housing Units

716

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$385,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.