82839 ZIP Code — Ranchester, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82839 is located in Ranchester, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 111.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,354 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82839

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $380,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 82839 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,354

population

111.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranchester	Acceptable
Ranchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82801 Sheridan (14.8 mi) 82838 Parkman (15.1 mi) 82844 Wolf (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,354
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	111.51 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	44.9101
Longitude	-107.0998
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	38.0%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,354

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$27,354

Per capita income

$380,600

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

120

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	29.2%
18 and over	958	70.8%
65 and over	272	20.1%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,317	97.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 25.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,600
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	50.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	68.8%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	84	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	130	24.0%
Households with children under 18	126	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	40.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	22.0%
Married	54.5%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	17.2%
Divorced	17.9%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.3%
Kindergarten	39	11.9%
Elementary school	191	58.4%
High school	47	14.4%
College / grad school	26	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Agriculture & mining 21.0%

Construction 14.6%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Retail trade 6.5%

Public administration 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.5%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	3.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	25.4%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,262	93.2%
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)	1,352	99.9%
Born in same state	1,319	97.4%
Born in different state	500	36.9%
Foreign born	33	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	11.2%
French	141	10.4%
Polish	49	3.6%
English	16	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	1%
German	9	0.7%
Arab	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82839

What city is ZIP code 82839 in?

ZIP code 82839 is primarily assigned to Ranchester, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82839 in?

ZIP code 82839 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Is ZIP code 82839 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 82839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82839 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 82839 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 82839 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 82839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82839?

The median home value in ZIP code 82839 is $380,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 82839 in?

ZIP code 82839 observes the MST timezone.