City

Ranchester, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheridan County  ·  Wyoming

👥1,421Population
💰$58,138Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$374,200Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate347 (39.4%)
Some College75 (8.5%)
Associates71 (8.1%)
Bachelors106 (12%)
Graduate Degree280 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,138 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$374,200 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units578
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About Ranchester, WY

Ranchester is a city in Wyoming, located in Sheridan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,421 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Ranchester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,138 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ranchester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $374,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ranchester is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.86%).

Ranchester, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming.

ZIP Codes in Ranchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82839 1,421 $58,138 $374,200 $765 1.2% 43.8% 83.4%