| ZIP Code | 82801 |
|---|---|
| City | Sheridan |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Sheridan County |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft |
| Latitude | 44.832499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.896325 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 56033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 53 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,258 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 2,304 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 2,879 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,987 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,827 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,315 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $339,500 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $942/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,968 |
| Vacant Units | 840 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,968 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 840 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 82801 is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. With a population of 25,727, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 82801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,315 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 82801 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $339,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $942 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 82801 is primarily White (88.30%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 82801 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 82801 in Sheridan, WY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,727 residents, a median household income of $70,315, and a median home value of $339,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.