Lyman, WY · standard
ZIP Code 82937
Uinta County, Wyoming - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,654
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $98,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $254,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lyman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82937 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 82937 (Lyman, WY) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.2 in 2023 to 312.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 82937 covers 312.3 square miles in Lyman, Uinta County, Wyoming (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,654 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 82937 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,000 (16% above the average Wyoming ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,019. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $254,500 (31% below the average Wyoming ZIP), and median rent is $1,213; owner occupancy is 84.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Uinta County, so 82937 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 82937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyman, WY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 82937.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 82937, Lyman, 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
3,654
Population
312.3
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 82937?
36.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$98,000
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,019
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 82937 ranks among Wyoming ZIPs
Lyman, 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)
$98,000 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,439housing units
1,439
Total Housing Units
1,298
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,213
Median Rent
1989
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 82937 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 229 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 265 |
| 2022 | +3.9% | 276 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 286 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 312 |
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 73 business establishments in ZIP 82937, employing approximately 769 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,798,000.
73
Businesses
769
Employees
$46.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.1% |
| Information | 3 | 4.1% |
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 82937 vs 82939 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82939 | Mountain View, WY | 1,861 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 82937, 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 (3,654 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 82937 in?
ZIP code 82937 (Lyman) is located in Uinta County, Wyoming. Uinta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/uinta-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82937?
ZIP code 82937 in Lyman, WY has a population of 3,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 82937?
The median household income in ZIP 82937 is $98,000, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82937?
The median home value in ZIP 82937 is $254,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82937 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82937?
ZIP code 82937 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 82937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 82937 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 82937?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 82937 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 82937?
In ZIP code 82937, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 82937?
In ZIP code 82937, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82937 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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