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Green River, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82935

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

13,121
31/sq mi
$87,993
Median income
$263,400
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Green River pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82935 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82935 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 421.9 square miles in Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The area is home to 13,121 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 82935 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82935 sits at $87,993 (4% above the Wyoming average), while per-capita income is $42,170. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $263,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $921 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82935 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 82935 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 82935

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82935.

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 82935, Green River, 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

13,121

Population

421.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82935?

38.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$87,993

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$42,170

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 82935 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,993 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,230

Total Housing Units

4,913

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$263,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$921

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 82935 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 210
2021 +5.2% 221
2022 +9.1% 241
2023 +8.0% 261
2024 +3.8% 270

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 249 business establishments in ZIP 82935, employing approximately 4,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,604,000.

249

Businesses

4,331

Employees

$414.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 35 14.1%
Retail trade 32 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 31 12.4%
Construction 30 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 23 9.2%
Finance and insurance 12 4.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.4%
Manufacturing 10 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Information 5 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.0%

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 82935 in? ▼
ZIP code 82935 (Green River) 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 82935? ▼
ZIP code 82935 in Green River, WY has a population of 13,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82935? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 82935 is $87,993, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82935? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 82935 is $263,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82935? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 82935 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82935? ▼
ZIP code 82935 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 4,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82935? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82935 are: Other services (except public administration) (35), Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82935? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82935 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 82935? ▼
In ZIP code 82935, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 82935? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 82935 is 24.0 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 82935? ▼
In ZIP code 82935, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82935? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82935 is 9.0% 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 Green River, WY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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