82834 ZIP Code — Buffalo, WY

Johnson County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82834 is located in Buffalo, Wyoming, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 1,686.18 square miles and serves a population of 7,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $59,464. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

7,517

population

1,686.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,517
Population density	7,517 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1,686.18 sq mi
Water area	10.71 sq mi
Latitude	44.2281
Longitude	-106.6900
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	43.5%	42.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	8.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,517

Population

7,517

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$59,464

Median household income

$36,410

Per capita income

$291,600

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,840

Housing units

33.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

168

232

5–9

220

181

10–14

171

197

15–19

186

206

20–24

195

385

25–34

364

536

35–44

507

405

45–54

384

251

55–59

238

295

60–64

280

611

65–74

578

260

75–84

246

125

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,397	18.6%
18 and over	6,120	81.4%
65 and over	1,939	25.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,899	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	243	3.1%
Other race	196	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	187	2.4%
Two or more races	162	2.1%
Asian	57	0.7%
Black or African American	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	42.2%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	8.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$59,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 33.2%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,600
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	49.9%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,776	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	93	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	805	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	818	23.4%
Households with children under 18	771	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,308	37.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	15.6%
Married	61.4%	61.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	3.7%	9.5%
Divorced	13.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	1.6%
Kindergarten	20	1.5%
Elementary school	647	49.0%
High school	389	29.5%
College / grad school	243	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 11.0%

Public administration 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	635	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,172	95.4%
Spanish	24	0.3%
Other Indo-European	23	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,382	98.2%
Born in same state	7,337	97.6%
Born in different state	2,682	35.7%
Foreign born	45	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	135	1.8%
Not a US citizen	6	4.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,094	14.6%
Italian	745	9.9%
Arab	476	6.3%
Polish	253	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	87	1.2%
German	79	1.1%
Irish	12	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82834

What city is ZIP code 82834 in?

ZIP code 82834 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82834 in?

ZIP code 82834 falls within Johnson County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82834 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 82834 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82834?

17% of residents in ZIP code 82834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82834 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 82834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 82834 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 82834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 82834 in?

ZIP code 82834 observes the MST timezone.