US ZIP Code
82836

Dayton, WY

Sheridan County  ·  Wyoming

● Active
👥 1,134 Population ↑ 22% since 2019
💰 $91,528 Median HH Income
▲ 20% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019
🎂 43.3 Median Age ↓ 10% since 2019
🏠 $287,000 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 11% since 2019
🎓 47.1% College Grads
▲ 22% above avg
📊 0.4% Unemployment
▼ 93% below avg ↓ 84% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code82836
CityDayton
StateWyoming (WY)
CountySheridan County
Area Code307
Elevation8,034 ft
Latitude44.822519
Longitude-107.608741
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS56033
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 51.0% (578) Female 49.0% (556) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.76
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 91% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate202 (26.1%)
Some College79 (10.2%)
Associates129 (16.6%)
Bachelors83 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree282 (36.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
HS Grad26.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
4%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
4%
$200k–300k
34%
$300k–500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,528 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019
Median Home Value$287,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 11% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo ↑ 7% since 2019
Total Units530
Vacant Units119
Avg HH Size2.76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units530
Vacant119
Owner Occupied88.8%
Renter Occupied11.2%
Avg HH Size2.76
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 82836 is in Dayton, WY, in Sheridan County.
ZIP code 82836 is located in Wyoming (WY).
ZIP code 82836 is in Sheridan County, WY.
ZIP 82836 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 82836 is 1,134 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 82836 is $91,528 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 82836 is $287,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 82836

ZIP code 82836 is located in Dayton, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. With a population of 1,134, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 82836 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,528 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 82836 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $791 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.

The population of 82836 is primarily White (92.50%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.9%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 82836 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 82836 in Dayton, WY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,134 residents, a median household income of $91,528, and a median home value of $287,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wyoming.