82801 ZIP Code — Sheridan, WY

Sheridan County, Wyoming

ZIP code 82801 is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 526.71 square miles and serves a population of 25,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 307.

About ZIP code 82801

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $67,276. 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25,665

population

526.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

82801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 82801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 82801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheridan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

82832 Banner (10.4 mi) 82839 Ranchester (14.8 mi) 82842 Story (18.5 mi) 82835 Clearmont (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,665
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	56
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	526.71 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	44.8059
Longitude	-106.8369
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	44.2%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

25,665

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$67,276

Median household income

$39,923

Per capita income

$332,700

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

8,120

Housing units

32.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

625

Under 5

629

742

5–9

747

919

10–14

925

814

15–19

819

748

20–24

752

1,445

25–34

1,454

1,568

35–44

1,578

1,566

45–54

1,576

879

55–59

884

895

60–64

900

1,464

65–74

1,472

816

75–84

820

313

85+

315

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,541	21.6%
18 and over	20,124	78.4%
65 and over	5,200	20.3%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	23,654	89.5%
Two or more races	881	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	777	2.9%
Other race	368	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	360	1.4%
Asian	314	1.2%
Black or African American	88	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	42.1%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.3%	33.2%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	22.6%	23.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$67,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 33.7%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$332,700
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.5%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,098	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	770	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,305	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,640	24.4%
Households with children under 18	2,359	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,569	33.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	24.0%
Married	52.8%	50.4%
Separated	1.8%	1.3%
Widowed	1.9%	10.3%
Divorced	12.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	32.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	218	3.6%
Kindergarten	338	5.6%
Elementary school	2,813	46.4%
High school	1,246	20.6%
College / grad school	1,446	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.2%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,168	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,411	95.1%
Spanish	186	0.8%
Other Indo-European	163	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,018	97.5%
Born in same state	24,642	96.0%
Born in different state	11,739	45.7%
Foreign born	376	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	647	2.5%
Not a US citizen	332	51.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,916	11.4%
Italian	2,365	9.2%
Polish	1,177	4.6%
Arab	1,017	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	360	1.4%
Dutch	204	0.8%
German	59	0.2%
Irish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82801

What city is ZIP code 82801 in?

ZIP code 82801 is primarily assigned to Sheridan, Wyoming.

What county is ZIP code 82801 in?

ZIP code 82801 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Does ZIP code 82801 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 82801 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 82801 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 82801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 82801?

The median home value in ZIP code 82801 is $332,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 82801?

ZIP code 82801 has an estimated population of 25,665 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 82801 in?

ZIP code 82801 observes the MST timezone.