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Rock Springs, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82901

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

27,971
8/sq mi
$69,954
Median income
$248,500
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rock Springs pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3586.0 square miles in Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The area is home to 27,971 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 82901 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82901 sits at $69,954 (17% below the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $41,884. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $248,500 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82901 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 82901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82901.

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 82901, Rock Springs, 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

27,971

Population

3586.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82901?

37.3

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%

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?

$69,954

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$41,884

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,954 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,661

Total Housing Units

11,583

Occupied Units

1,078

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$248,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$908

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82901 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 186
2021 +4.6% 194
2022 +9.2% 212
2023 +6.0% 225
2024 +1.1% 227

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 859 business establishments in ZIP 82901, employing approximately 8,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,286,000.

859

Businesses

8,783

Employees

$463.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 112 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 92 10.7%
Construction 87 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 81 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 66 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 61 7.1%
Wholesale trade 58 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.0%
Finance and insurance 41 4.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 37 4.3%
Information 15 1.8%
Manufacturing 14 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.1%
Utilities 5 0.6%
Educational services 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82901 in? ▼
ZIP code 82901 (Rock Springs) is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Sweetwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sweetwater-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82901? ▼
ZIP code 82901 in Rock Springs, WY has a population of 27,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82901 is $69,954, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82901 is $248,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82901 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82901? ▼
ZIP code 82901 has 859 business establishments employing approximately 8,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82901 are: Retail trade (112), Health care and social assistance (92), Construction (87). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82901 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 82901? ▼
In ZIP code 82901, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 82901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82901 is 23.6 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 82901? ▼
In ZIP code 82901, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82901 is 15.1% 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 Rock Springs, WY

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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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