82831 ZIP Code — Arvada, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82831 is located in Arvada, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 594.95 square miles and serves a population of 216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82831

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 82831 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

216

population

594.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arvada	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82725 Recluse (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	216
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	594.95 sq mi
Water area	2.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.7778
Longitude	-106.0024
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	307

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

216

Population

47.0

Median age

Median household income

$76,577

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.9%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	34.3%
18 and over	142	65.7%
65 and over	44	20.4%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	214	98.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.9%
Two or more races	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.0%	5.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$200k+ 35.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$200k+	35.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 18.6%

$1M+ 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.9%
Renter occupied	4.1%
Vacant	35.4%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.2%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	68.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	47.9%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	90.4%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	4	5.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2	2.7%
Households with children under 18	30	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	39.7%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	13.4%
Married	48.9%	82.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.5%
Divorced	10.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	21.1%
High school	60	78.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 71.0%

Construction 15.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Education & healthcare 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.8%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	32.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	37.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	1.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.9%
Public insurance	22.2%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	216	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	214	99.1%
Born in same state	214	99.1%
Born in different state	164	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	31.9%
Dutch	63	29.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3.2%
Arab	6	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	76.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82831

What city is ZIP code 82831 in?

ZIP code 82831 is primarily assigned to Arvada, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82831 in?

ZIP code 82831 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Is ZIP code 82831 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 82831 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 82831 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 82831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82831 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 82831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82831 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 82831 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 82831 in?

ZIP code 82831 observes the MST timezone.