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 Moderate-density area
- $87,993
- Median income Above-median income area
- $263,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 82935 (Green River, WY) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.6 in 2023 to 270.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82935 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, home to 13,121 residents across 421.9 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82935 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,993 (4% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,170. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $263,400 (29% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $921; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Wyoming and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 82935.
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 82935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Green River, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82935.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 82935, Green River, 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
13,121
Population
421.9
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82935?
38.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$87,993
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,170
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 82935 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Green River, 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)
$87,993 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
5,230housing units
5,230
Total Housing Units
4,913
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82935, 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 (13,121 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 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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