City

Rock Springs, WY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sweetwater County  ·  Wyoming

👥27,471Population
💰$74,107Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$238,800Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 19%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic19.0%
Black1.7%
Asian0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma334 (2%)
HS Graduate4,629 (27.2%)
Some College3,051 (17.9%)
Associates3,141 (18.4%)
Bachelors2,284 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree3,592 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,107 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$238,800 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units12,696
Vacant Units1,459

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs is a city in Wyoming, located in Sweetwater County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,471 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Rock Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,107 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $238,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Springs is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.57%).

Rock Springs, WY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wyoming. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rock Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
82901 27,471 $74,107 $238,800 $918 5.6% 34.5% 73.0%