City

Riverton, WY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Wyoming

👥18,946Population
💰$62,456Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$226,400Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5.6%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic8.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.8%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,187 (27.2%)
Some College2,050 (17.5%)
Associates2,256 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,609 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree2,526 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College17.5%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,456 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$226,400 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units7,882
Vacant Units825

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Riverton, WY

Riverton is a city in Wyoming, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Riverton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,456 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Riverton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverton is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82501 18,946 $62,456 $226,400 $870 5.2% 35.3% 66.5%