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Sheridan County
Dayton, WY
82836
82836 ZIP Code — Dayton, WY
Sheridan County, Wyoming
ZIP code 82836 is located in
Dayton ,
Wyoming ,
within Sheridan County .
It covers approximately 392.61 square miles and serves a population of
1,085 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 307 .
About ZIP code 82836
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($78,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 82836 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,085
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
56
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
392.61 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
44.8022
Longitude
-107.5443
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
307
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.6%
42.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
27.7%
30.3%
33.2%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
22.6%
23.7%
Over $200k
14.7%
5.0%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$78,438
Median household income
$269,600
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 257 23.7% 18 and over 828 76.3% 65 and over 339 31.2% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 1,048 95.4% Hispanic or Latino 14 1.3% Asian 14 1.3% Two or more races 14 1.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.5% Other race 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.6%
42.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
27.7%
30.3%
33.2%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
22.6%
23.7%
Over $200k
14.7%
5.0%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 15.1% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 2.3% $200k+ 19.6% Median income $78,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $269,600 Median rent / month $779 Owner occupied 89.3% Renter occupied 10.7% Vacant 30.0% Single-family detached 85.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 16.1% 1990–1999 8.4% 1980–1989 13.0% 1970–1979 23.0% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 0.9% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 14.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 15.4% 2 bedrooms 32.4% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 12.4% 5+ bedrooms 8.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 28.7% 2 vehicles 29.0% 3 or more 41.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.0% Electricity 12.0% Propane / LP gas 61.9% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 230 60.1% Cohabiting couple 2 0.5% Male householder, no spouse 56 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 95 24.8% Households with children under 18 92 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 204 53.3% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.1% 29.0% Married 52.1% 59.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.9% 1.2% Divorced 7.8% 10.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.8% Bachelor's or higher 31.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 0.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 166 50.9% High school 85 26.1% College / grad school 72 22.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Professional & management
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Public administration
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.7% Service 13.9% Sales & office 26.6% Natural resources & construction 11.9% Production & transportation 4.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.9% Government 23.5% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 5.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.4% Retirement income 21.4% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.1% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 9.1% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 24.3% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 21.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 18.7% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.1% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 91.8% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 136 16.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.1% 65 and over 37.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 85.7% Public insurance 34.2% No insurance 1.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,071 98.7% Spanish 10 0.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 8 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,073 98.9% Born in same state 1,071 98.7% Born in different state 539 49.7% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 12 1.1% Not a US citizen 4 33.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 88 8.1% Italian 63 5.8% Polish 29 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 1% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.3% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 82836
What city is ZIP code 82836 in?
ZIP code 82836 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Wyoming.
What county is ZIP code 82836 in?
ZIP code 82836 falls within Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Does ZIP code 82836 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 82836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 82836 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 82836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 82836 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 82836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 82836 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 82836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 82836 in?
ZIP code 82836 observes the MST timezone.
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