82501 ZIP Code — Riverton, WY

Fremont County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82501 is located in Riverton, Wyoming, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 694.24 square miles and serves a population of 18,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82501

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $57,550. 36% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 82501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,898

population

694.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverton	Acceptable
Riverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82516 Kinnear (3.4 mi) 82514 Fort Washakie (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,898
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	694.24 sq mi
Water area	12.09 sq mi
Latitude	43.1711
Longitude	-108.8312
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	47.4%	45.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

18,898

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$57,550

Median household income

$28,827

Per capita income

$219,400

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

5,629

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

620

Under 5

601

662

5–9

642

791

10–14

767

687

15–19

665

625

20–24

605

1,060

25–34

1,028

1,159

35–44

1,123

1,113

45–54

1,079

497

55–59

482

734

60–64

712

998

65–74

967

497

75–84

481

154

85+

149

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,760	25.2%
18 and over	14,138	74.8%
65 and over	3,246	17.2%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 3.5%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	14,001	69.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,519	12.6%
Two or more races	1,393	7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,125	5.6%
Other race	699	3.5%
Asian	170	0.8%
Black or African American	116	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	45.6%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.9%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.9%	23.7%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$57,550

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$300k–$500k 18.2%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,400
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Wood	6.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,217	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	507	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,512	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,760	25.2%
Households with children under 18	2,065	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,096	30.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	27.6%
Married	47.9%	45.1%
Separated	1.7%	2.1%
Widowed	5.0%	7.3%
Divorced	12.2%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	305	6.6%
Kindergarten	229	5.0%
Elementary school	2,331	50.5%
High school	916	19.8%
College / grad school	837	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 6.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,143	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,677	93.5%
Spanish	36	0.2%
Other Indo-European	16	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,606	98.5%
Born in same state	18,495	97.9%
Born in different state	10,613	56.2%
Foreign born	111	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	292	1.5%
Not a US citizen	174	59.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,252	11.9%
French	1,751	9.3%
Arab	698	3.7%
Polish	552	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	209	1.1%
Dutch	91	0.5%
German	66	0.3%
Irish	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82501

What city is ZIP code 82501 in?

ZIP code 82501 is primarily assigned to Riverton, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82501 in?

ZIP code 82501 falls within Fremont County, Wyoming.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82501?

16% of residents in ZIP code 82501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 82501 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 82501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 82501?

ZIP code 82501 has an estimated population of 18,898 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 82501?

The median household income in ZIP code 82501 is $57,550, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 82501 in?

ZIP code 82501 observes the MST timezone.