City

Green River, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Sweetwater County  ·  Wyoming

👥12,135Population
💰$86,132Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$254,800Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 12.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.3% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma106 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,765 (23%)
Some College1,450 (18.9%)
Associates1,406 (18.3%)
Bachelors1,236 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,712 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College18.9%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,132 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$254,800 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units5,159
Vacant Units444

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Green River, WY

Green River is a city in Wyoming, located in Sweetwater County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,135 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Green River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,132 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Green River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Green River is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.61%).

Green River, WY offers residents above-average earning potential within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Green River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82935 12,135 $86,132 $254,800 $912 5.8% 38.4% 77.0%